2007 press releases

The U.S. Embassy Praises Czech Judicial Process in the Extradition of Oussama Abdullah Kassir Accused of Terrorism

Prague, September 25, 2007 

On September 25, 2007, Oussama Abdullah Kassir was extradited from the Czech Republic to the United States to face charges in the Southern District of New York for, among other things, conspiring to provide material support and resources to al Qaeda. 

Czech police arrested Kassir on December 11, 2005, while he transited the Czech Republic in route from Stockholm, Sweden, to Beirut, Lebanon. The arrest was based on a criminal Complaint filed in the Southern District of New York and a corresponding arrest warrant filed with Interpol.  Czech authorities detained Kassir in Prague pending his extradition.

The U.S. Embassy notes the integrity of the Czech judicial process at each step of the extradition process.  The Embassy appreciates the efforts of the Czech Ministry of Justice, the Police of the Czech Republic, the Prison Service of the Czech Republic in assisting in the arrest and extradition of Kassir.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office of the Southern District of New York is expected to release further information related to the extradition and case.