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International fugitive woman detained by federal police at Cologne/Bonn airport by the authorities of BPOL NRW

Law Enforcement Agency: Federal Police Directorate - Location: Cologne/Bonn Airport - Occurred on August 28, afternoon...

International fugitive, wanted across borders, apprehended by German federal police at Cologne/Bonn...
International fugitive, wanted across borders, apprehended by German federal police at Cologne/Bonn airport by authorities.

International fugitive woman detained by federal police at Cologne/Bonn airport by the authorities of BPOL NRW

In a significant development, a 32-year-old Iraqi woman from Belgium was arrested at Cologne/Bonn Airport on August 28, 2025. The arrest was executed in coordination with the Federal Criminal Police Office and the Cologne Police Presidency.

The woman was taken into custody during departure control for a flight to Istanbul-Sabiha GΓΆkcen. After identification procedures confirmed the arrest warrant, she was provisionally detained and transferred to the detention facility of the Cologne Police Presidency, around 10:30 PM.

The Federal Police Directorate Sankt Augustin can be contacted for further inquiries regarding this case. The public can visit www.bundespolizei.de for more information about this case or contact the provided address:

  • Mathias KΓ€mper, Phone: +49 (0) 2203 95 22-1041
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Twitter: @BPOL_NRW
  • Postal address: 51129 Cologne

The arrest warrant was issued by the Federal Criminal Police Office, and the basis for the arrest warrant was an extradition request from the United States of America for money laundering and concealing ill-gotten gains.

The federal police's arrest of the woman is a significant contribution to international cooperation in combating cross-border crime. The official website for the Federal Police is www.bundespolizei.de.

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