police at the time
Rajwinder Singh
per 9News
offered a $1 million reward
Sonia Smith
The ABC
Katarina Carroll
per the BBC.
Indian government agreed to Australia’s request
Mark Dreyfus
released a statement
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Cordingley was found dead on Wangetti Beach near Cairns, Queensland in 2018, with confirming her death would be treated as a homicide.
Police then identified nurse as the main suspect. Singh left Australia on a plane to India a few days after Cordingley’s death, .
In early November, Queensland Police for info.
“We strongly believe there are people in Australia and overseas who could share information about the whereabouts of Rajwinder Singh,” said detective acting superintendent at the time.
“This is most definitely the time to come forwards and tell us what you know.”
reported Singh was arrested in New Delhi but had been based in the Punjab region.
Police Commissioner said he would appear in court in India and then be extradited to Australia.
“It was never a question of if, but when this day would come,” Carroll said,
“I am very confident we have a strong case to put before the courts.”
Carroll also said process would be “followed” regarding the million dollar reward if the information helped lead to Singh’s arrested, according to the ABC.
“I will happily write out that check myself,” she said.
The of an extradition order for Singh in October 2022.
Federal Attorney-General has also regarding Singh’s arrest.
He added that he couldn’t comment further because the matter is currently before the courts in India.
“Mr Singh is wanted to face prosecution in Queensland in relation to the murder of Toyah Cordingley in 2018,” Dreyfus said.
“This matter is a high priority for the Australian Government, and Australian agencies continue to work closely with Indian authorities to pursue Mr Singh’s extradition to Australia, to enable him to face justice.”
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