Bid to seek extradition of Iranian held in Malaysia
Public prosecutors and police are set to visit Malaysia to discuss the extradition of an Iranian national suspected of being involved in the Bangkok explosions last month, deputy police chief Pansiri Praphawat said yesterday.
The suspect, who was arrested in Malaysia, is currently being detained there.
Additional evidence implicating Masoud Sedaghatzadeh has been supplied to the Malaysian court and police. A team of Thai police and public prosecutors is planning to travel to Malaysia on March 25-26 to discuss the protocol and preparations.
However, Pansiri said it was up to Malaysian authorities to decide whether the suspect should be handed over to Thailand, though he would not elaborate.
A high-ranking Israeli official, meanwhile, has praised Thai authorities for their handling of the incidents, Deputy Prime Minister Yuthasak Sasiprapha said. The official, referred to as chairman of Israel’s national security commission, commended Thai authorities and customs officials for their quick and efficient action, he said.
Yuthasak went on to say that the official, who had met him on Wednesday, had also urged Thai authorities to stay on alert in tracking terrorists, he added.
