Imre Arakas extradited to Lithuania over murder charge

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Imre Arakas was extradited from Ireland to Lithuania to face a murder charge, as reported on 4 January 2023.

The charge concerns the 2015 shooting of Deimantas Bugavicius; firearms and conspiracy-related charges are also listed. The High Court had ordered extradition and dismissed Arakas’ objections.

Arakas had completed a six-year sentence for conspiring to murder James “Mago” Gately and was remanded in custody pending extradition or further proceedings.