The United Arab Emirates has extradited three individuals wanted by authorities in Belgium over allegations of money laundering, drug trafficking, and involvement in transnational organized crime, in a move both countries said highlights strengthened international judicial cooperation.
The suspects were subject of Interpol red notices and were transferred to Belgium in accordance with rulings issued by competent UAE courts and under an existing extradition treaty between the two countries.
UAE Minister of Justice Abdullah Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi and Belgian Justice Minister Annelies Verlinden discussed the extraditions in a telephone call on Thursday, where both sides underscored their commitment to the rule of law and the fight against cross-border organized crime.
Officials said the operation reflects a shared resolve to dismantle money-laundering networks and curb illicit drug trafficking, with both governments emphasizing stronger coordination in pursuing financial crimes across jurisdictions.
Al Nuaimi reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to deepening judicial cooperation with Belgium and other countries, stressing the importance of international efforts to disrupt organized crime networks and hold perpetrators accountable.
Verlinden, for her part, thanked UAE authorities for their cooperation throughout the extradition process, calling it a successful example of effective international collaboration against transnational crime.
The UAE has increasingly expanded cooperation with global law enforcement agencies in recent years as part of broader efforts to strengthen its response to financial crimes, drug trafficking, and money laundering.
