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Indonesia delays again deportation of Scottish crime boss to Spain
Police say the delay stems from an ongoing investigation into Lyons’ suspected associates and his alleged role in a transnational crime network.
- Indonesian authorities delayed the extradition of Steven Lyons, 45, to Spain for a second day, returning him to Bali police custody after originally scheduling his departure for late Thursday via Doha.
- Lyons has been on Spain's wanted list for about two years following a 2024 killing in Fuengirola; he was detained Saturday upon arrival from Singapore after Bali immigration flagged him based on an Interpol Red Notice.
- Law enforcement describes the 45-year-old as a senior figure in an international syndicate that allegedly controlled narcotics trafficking between Spain and Scotland, with authorities suspecting money laundering across Europe and the Middle East.
- Citing the "sensitivity" of the case, Bali immigration officials declined to explain the postponement, which local media linked to an ongoing police investigation into associates remaining on the island.
- Police in Scotland and Spain previously carried out coordinated raids resulting in multiple arrests, while additional suspects were detained in Turkey, the Netherlands, and the United Arab Emirates; Bali Police Chief Daniel Adityajaya confirmed the arrest is part of a joint investigation.
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