Dual Kazakhstani-Tajikistani Citizen Extradited from Egypt to Face Alien Smuggling Conspiracy Charges in Phoenix
The U.S. Department of Justice announced on November 10 that Abdulhafiz Bahovatdiny, 36, a dual citizen of Kazakhstan and Tajikistan, made his initial appearance in court in Phoenix, Arizona, after being extradited from Egypt to face charges for his role in a human smuggling conspiracy.
According to the Justice Department, the charges relate to Bahovatdiny's alleged role in the alien smuggling conspiracy. An indictment is merely an allegation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Further proceedings will take place in federal court in Arizona.
(Source: U.S. Department of Justice)
Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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