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Hearsay evidence studied as Supreme Court of Canada mulls B.C. extradition appeal

Article online since August 13rd 2008, 23:00
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OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada wants to take a closer look at a B.C. ruling that found evidence gathered against a Canadian man isn't good enough to force his extradition to the United States.

Canada's highest court will hear the case of Henry Anekwu, who is wanted in the U.S. in connection with an alleged telemarketing scheme.

Anekwu was ordered returned to California to face charges of aiding and abetting mail and wire fraud.

But in a two-to-one decision in April, 2008, a B.C. Court of Appeal panel set aside that ruling and ordered a new extradition hearing.

The Supreme Court will now consider if B.C.'s highest court was too strict in finding that hearsay evidence gathered against Anekwu in Canada does not meet the standards of the Extradition Act.

During the B.C. hearing, a California prosecutor unsuccessfully argued the evidence was enough to justify legal action in the U.S.

U.S. authorities say the telemarketing scheme saw seniors being told they were lottery winners but could only collect if they sent thousands of dollars to cover taxes and fees.

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