International Affairs Division

Extradition

The Attorney-General’s Chambers is Singapore’s Central Authority for Extradition Matters.  The International Affairs Division of the Attorney-General’s Chambers handles and processes all requests for Extradition in accordance with the provisions of the Extradition Act (Cap 103) and any applicable Extradition Treaty.

Requests for Extradition

Singapore can extradite fugitives to declared Commonwealth countries as well as countries with which Singapore has an Extradition Treaty in force, in accordance with the provisions of the Act and the applicable Extradition Treaty, as the case may be. 

Transmission of requests

Completed requests may be sent by the Central Authority of the country making the request to the following address:

Director-General

International Affairs Division

   
The Attorney-General’s Chambers
1 Coleman Street
#10-00, The Adelphi
Singapore 179803
REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE

In cases of urgent requests, a copy of the request may also be sent by fax to +(65) 6338 2979.

Countries with which Singapore has an Extradition Treaty should also comply with any relevant provisions of the Treaty as regards transmission of requests.

Queries in relation to Extradition

In cases of urgent requests, a copy of the request may also be sent by fax to the fax number above. Representatives of foreign Central Authorities may also direct queries regarding extradition requests to the correspondence address and fax number above, or by email to AGC_CentralAuthority@agc.gov.sg.

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