Australia Approves Extradition of Former US Marine Daniel Duggan Over Training of Chinese Pilots (2010-2012), Faces 65 Years

Dec 23, 2024, 08:27 AM

The Australian government has approved the extradition of Daniel Duggan, a former U.S. Marine Corps pilot, to the United States. Duggan is accused of illegally training Chinese military pilots between 2010 and 2012, specifically in techniques related to aircraft carrier operations. He was arrested in Australia in 2022 and has since renounced his U.S. citizenship after moving to China in 2013. U.S. authorities allege that Duggan was compensated tens of thousands of dollars for his training services. If convicted, he faces a potential prison sentence of up to 65 years.