Dual Kazakhstani-Tajikistani Citizen Extradited from Egypt for Role in Alien Smuggling Conspiracy
PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE — Abdulhafiz Bahovatdiny, 36, a dual Kazakhstani-Tajikistani citizen made his initial appearance in court in Phoenix, Arizona, today after being extradited from Egypt to face charges for his role in a human smuggling conspiracy.
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- RT-4FEB24
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- U.S. Department of Justice
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- Justice
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- 10 November 2026 · 12:00 UTC
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- 10 November 2026 · 23:15 UTC
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- https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/dual-kazakhstani-tajikistani-citizen-extradited-egypt-role-alien-smuggling-conspiracy
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