US EditionToronto man accused in Ryan Wedding case denied bail
Toronto jeweller Rolan Sokolovski was denied bail due to significant flight risk linked to access to substantial undisclosed cryptocurrency, said Ontario Superior Court Justice Peter Bawden.
- Rolan Sokolovski, Ontario man, was denied bail on February 20, 2026, as he sought release ahead of a hearing to decide his U.S. extradition.
- Sokolovski is alleged to have laundered hundreds of millions for a drug‑smuggling ring led by Ryan Wedding, using his jewellery business to process drug proceeds and procure luxury items.
- Law enforcement records show U.S. authorities allege he ordered murders, including a witness tied to a 2024 narcotics case, before his extradition hearing.
- Prosecutors argued Sokolovski is a flight risk needing detention to protect public and justice, while the defence proposed house arrest with round-the-clock GPS and three sureties.
- An upcoming hearing will determine whether Rolan Sokolovski is extradited to the United States to face charges amid DOJ allegations of vast cryptocurrency and physical assets.
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Calgarian linked to alleged Ryan Wedding drug cartel denied bail pending extradition hearing
The alleged Calgary drug kingpin accused of links to a massive international cartel will remain behind bars pending a hearing to determine if he'll be extradited to California, a judge ruled Friday.
A judge refuses to release an Ontarian accused of money laundering on behalf of an alleged network of traffickers despite a $3.2 million bail.
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Ontario man accused in Ryan Wedding case denied bail
An Ontario man accused of laundering hundreds of millions of dollars in assets for an international drug smuggling ring allegedly led by former Olympian Ryan Wedding has been denied bail.
An Ontarian accused of laundering hundreds of millions of dollars of assets for an international drug trafficking network allegedly run by former Olympian Ryan Wedding was denied bail.
Ryan Wedding's alleged money man denied bail
Rolan Sokolovski, described by U.S. authorities as a chief money launderer for alleged drug kingpin Ryan Wedding, has been denied bail. An Ontario court found it's likely the Toronto jeweller has access to "substantial, undisclosed" cryptocurrency, making him a "considerable" flight risk.
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