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Thai Fugitive Extradited to US After Nearly Three Decades

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Thai Fugitive Extradited to US After Nearly Three Decades

Woravit Mektrakarn, a 58-year-old man originally from Bangkok, has been extradited from Thailand to the United States to face a 1996 murder charge after spending nearly 30 years evading justice. Mektrakarn is accused of killing an employee at his noodle business in California, with the victim disappearing under suspicious circumstances almost three decades ago. He lived under false identities in Southeast Asia before being captured in Bangkok in 2024, thanks to cooperation between Thai authorities and U.S. law enforcement. Upon his arrival in California, Mektrakarn pleaded not guilty and was denied bail, remaining in custody ahead of an upcoming hearing. The long pursuit reflects international efforts to bring alleged offenders to trial regardless of how much time has passed.

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