According to the suspect, there is a political motive behind the extradition request and his right to a fair trial is being violated in Morocco. The Central Netherlands District Court does not agree and rules that there is no legal obstacle to the extradition. “The fact that the murder of the son of a Moroccan judge caused a stir does not mean that it is a fact of a political nature,” says the court.
Utrecht Marengo suspect may be extradited to Morocco in connection with murder by mistake
