Dubai attorney general appeals decision refusing Sanjay Shah's extradition

Dubai's attorney general has appealed a judge's decision to reject the extradition of a British national to Denmark where he faces charges related to an alleged tax fraud scheme.

The Dubai Media Office on Friday tweeted that Attorney General Essam Issa Al Humaidan had appealed this week's decision by the Dubai Court of Appeal to reject the extradition of Sanjay Shah.

Dubai Police had earlier arrested Shah following Denmark’s extradition request. 

The appeal will be heard in the Dubai Court of Cassation.

Chancellor Essam Issa Al Humaidan, Attorney General of Dubai, has appealed the ruling issued by the Dubai Court of Appeal refusing Denmark’s request to extradite Sanjay Shah, a British national wanted by Danish authorities for alleged tax fraud and money laundering.

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) September 16, 2022

In accordance with the authority vested in him under the Law of International Judicial Cooperation, the Attorney General of Dubai has appealed the ruling of the Dubai Court of Appeal refusing the extradition request. The appeal will be heard in the Dubai Court of Cassation.

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) September 16, 2022