Canada to begin extradition case against Huawei exec

The Canadian government announced Friday that it will allow an extradition hearing for Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou to the United States to proceed.

Meng, the chief financial officer of Huawei and the daughter of founder Ren Zhengfei, was arrested in Canada last year at the request of the United States following allegations the manufacturer defrauded multiple banks and violated U.S. sanctions on Iran.

“Canada is a country governed by the rule of law. Extradition in Canada is guided by the Extradition Act, international treaties and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which enshrines constitutional principles of fairness and due process,” Canada’s Department of Justice said in a statement.

“The decision follows a thorough and diligent review of the evidence in this case. The Department is satisfied that the requirements set out by the Extradition Act for the issuance of an Authority to Proceed have been met and there is sufficient evidence to be put before an extradition judge for decision,” the statement adds.

Meng, who has denied any wrongdoing, is scheduled to appear in Canadian court Wednesday for an extradition hearing.