Luxon leaves Vietnam without discussing extradition of two officials

Friday 28 February 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Fri 28 Feb 2025, 7:38am

In this story Christopher Luxon, NZ Police

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon did not raise the issue of extraditing two Vietnamese officials during his visit to Hanoi. The officials are suspected of indecently assaulting two women at a Wellington restaurant last year, but police cannot charge them as no extradition treaty exists.

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1. StuffFri 28 Feb 2025, 5:00am

   Will the PM put his trade mission at risk with this question? (opens in new tab)

2. RNZFri 28 Feb 2025, 5:22am

   Attempts to extradite officials not on Luxon's agenda in Hanoi (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldFri 28 Feb 2025, 6:08am

   Kiwi police in Vietnam amid Wellington sexual assault case investigation (opens in new tab)

4. 1News via RNZFri 28 Feb 2025, 7:38am

   Attempts to extradite officials not on PM's agenda in Hanoi (opens in new tab)