A Nairobi Court has denied bail to a Lebanese national facing extradition to the United States after the DPP opposed the application.
The suspect, identified as Antoine Kassiss, is suspected of involvement in narcoterrorism and money laundering.
He had initially filed for an application in court seeking to be released on bail.
The application was opposed by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Vincent Monda and Victor Owiti.
Antione was arrested in Nairobi under a warrant issued by a U.S. court.
The U.S., therefore, through an official extradition request to the Republic of Kenya, sought the arrest and extradition of Antione Kassiss to the U.S. to face charges of conspiracy to commit narcoterrorism and money laundering.
After he was arrested, during the hearing of the application, Antoine consented to be repatriated to the United States but moved to the high court with a request to be released on bond pending extradition.
However, the court declined his request and directed that the extradition order be enforced.
The DPP informed the court that Antione will be extradited to the United States on May 21, 2025.
