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Accused in Ryan Wedding case set to make bid for bail ahead of extradition hearing

On Jan. 12, 2026, Rolan Sokolovski is set to start making his bid for release ahead of his extradition hearing, with several days set aside at a downtown Toronto courthouse.
Rolan Sokolovski was arrested last fall with several other Canadians accused of working with Ryan Wedding, while U.S. authorities allege he managed finances, procured luxury goods and made a 'bejewelled necklace' as murder payment.
In a Toronto courtroom Monday, his financial records were scrutinised, with Sokolovski saying he earned over 37K annually from poker and profited up to US$200,000 from cryptocurrency trades.
Ontario Superior Court Justice Peter Bawden ruled Monday to prohibit publication of identifying information after last week Sokolovski's lawyers sought protection for proposed sureties, while Crown prosecutors argued only addresses should be withheld.
Courtroom scrutiny of financial records accompanies prosecutors' objections as prosecutors oppose Sokolovski's release, citing the public and confidence in the justice system and flight risk, while Canadian tax rules on gambling winnings and cryptocurrency reporting provide context.

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