international fugitive
Globally wanted criminal
An international fugitive is a person who has fled across national borders to escape criminal prosecution or imprisonment.
The term implies active pursuit by law enforcement across jurisdictions: The former dictator lived as an international fugitive for years before his capture.
Extradition treaties govern whether fugitives can be returned to face charges.
- on the runActively avoiding capture
- extraditionFugitive transfer between jurisdictions
- manhuntSearch for a suspect
- InterpolGlobal police cooperation organization
- red noticeInterpol fugitive alert
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