Australia agrees to extradite Sirul Azhar, says UK report


PETALING JAYA: Australian authorities have approved Malaysia's request to extradite convicted killer Sirul Azhar Umar and is expected to return to the country within a month, a British daily reported.

Citing sources, The Guardian reported that the former police officer, who was convicted and sentenced to death for the murder of Mongolian model Altantuya Shaariibuu, will leave Australia after Malaysia agreed to cover the costs.

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