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Police seek extradition of Vietnamese officials accused of Wellington assaults

The PostStuffRNZNZ Herald1NewsFriday 7 February 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated
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Police are preparing an extradition file for two Vietnamese officials suspected of indecently assaulting two female restaurant workers in Wellington in March 2024. This decision marks a change from previous police positions. The process will begin despite there being no extradition treaty between New Zealand and Vietnam.

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First reported by The Post, Fri 7 Feb 2025, 3:41pm · 4 reports from 4 outlets over 54 minutes
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    Police U-turn in Vietnamese assault case: extradition process to begin (opens in new tab)

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  3. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

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  4. 1News1News

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