UK trader arrested for May 2010 U.S. Stock market flash crash

It was because of her position at the time not because she was going to be the next PM.

"Theresa May, Home Secretary at the time, signed off his extradition in May after several rounds of court hearings between the US and Mr Sarao."
 
A very similar case, including Theresa May too:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technolo...i-love-to-be-extradited-to-the-us-for-access/

"Following McKinnon’s case, May introduced the “forum bar” amendment, which removed the Home Secretary's powers to intervene in extradition cases, instead giving the courts the ability to block requests if it is in the interest of justice to hold a trial in the UK. "

"In response to fears that Love's health will suffer if he is sent to the US, Judge Tempia said: "I accept Mr Love suffers both physical and mental health issues, but I have found the medical facilities in the United States prison estate available to him on arrival and during any sentence if he is convicted are such that I can be satisfied his needs will be comprehensively met by the US authorities." "
 
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