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A Sri Lankan man who is accused of raping a child in France has been apprehended in a major UK city by the National Crime Agency (NCA).

Sujanth Ketheeswararasa, 30, was arrested by the NCA’s extradition unit on Wednesday.

The Sri Lankan national is wanted by French authorities for allegedly raping a young girl.

He was taken into custody in the city center by NCA officers.

Ketheeswararasa appeared in court on Thursday and has been remanded in custody while extradition proceedings commence.

The 30-year-old is scheduled to appear via video link at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, November 27.

A complete extradition hearing is set for March 26, 2026.

Clare Meehan from the NCA’s Joint International Centre stated: “There is no higher priority for the NCA than safeguarding children from sexual abuse.”

“By collaborating with partners both domestically and internationally, we successfully traced and located the suspect and carried out his arrest.”

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A Hampshire Police officer wearing a hi vis jacket and a traditional police helmet pictured from behind in Winchester in the UK.The Sri Lankan national was apprehended in Liverpool city centerCredit: Alamy

What charges is Sujanth Ketheeswararasa facing?

Sujanth Ketheeswararasa is accused of raping a young girl in France and is wanted by the French authorities.

When is the extradition hearing scheduled?

The full extradition hearing is scheduled for March 26, 2026.

How did the NCA locate and arrest Ketheeswararasa?

The NCA worked with partners both at home and abroad to trace and locate the suspect before executing his arrest.

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