Argentina Refuses to Extradite Prominent Argentines to Spain on Money Laundering Charges

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Monday, July 1, 1991
Author: 
Bruce Zagaris
Volume: 
7
Issue: 
7
Abstract: 
On July 5, the Argentine Ministry of Justice, based on the principle of territoriality, refused to extradite persons requested by Spain in drug-related money laundering charges.  At the same time, the Ministry stated it considered as doubtful a recent request to Interpol by Spanish judge Baltazar Garzon requqesting the arrest of Amira Yoma, the sister-in-law and president of courts for President Carlos Menem, as well as her ex-spouse, Ibrahim Al Ibrahim.