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In a groundbreaking ruling, two individuals from the UK accused of pulling off a heist at a high-end jewellery shop in Tokyo could soon find themselves sent to Japan. This decision comes after almost a decade of Japanese authorities seeking the extradition of Kaine Wright, 28, Joe Chappell, 38, and a third unnamed man for allegedly stealing items valued at £679,000 (¥106m) from a Harry Winston store.
Chief magistrate Judge Goldspring dismissed the challenges brought by Wright and Chappell against their extradition, paving the way for a final decision by the home secretary on whether they will be handed over to Japan. This case marks a significant moment as there is no existing extradition treaty between the UK and Japan, making it the first successful extradition of fugitives from Japan to the UK.
Initially, Japan’s extradition request was turned down, but a subsequent appeal by the Japanese government led to the High Court overturning the decision. Despite concerns raised by Wright and Chappell over prison conditions in Japan, Judge Goldspring found there to be enough evidence to support a charge against Chappell and ruled that extradition would not violate their human rights.
Following the recent High Court assessment that the Japanese government had a case for extraditing Wright, Chappell, and a third individual identified in court documents as Daniel Kelly, the fate of all three hangs in the balance. Kelly’s extradition hearing, which had been postponed due to his involvement in a separate conspiracy to murder case, is set to take place at the end of the month. Tracking evidence from CCTV footage showing the trio arriving in Tokyo and leaving behind crucial items such as an Armani jacket at the crime scene, Japanese authorities have pieced together a compelling case against the accused individuals
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