Australia's most wanted ISIS member to be freed



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Malcolm Turnbull said he will do everything he can bring Melbourne-born terrorist Neil Prakash to justice in Australia

The Prime Minister said he was disappointed that Judge Ismail Deniz denied Australia's extradition request for Prakash, who is accused of recruiting and financing on behalf of ISIS.

"We're disappointed in our extradition request. he is brought back to face justice in Australian courts, "Mr. Turnbull said.

 A Turkish court rejected Australia's request for the extradition of Australian ISIS jihadist Neil Prakash, with Judge Ismail Deniz reportedly ordering his release. picture;
A Turkish court rejected Australia's request for the extradition of Australian ISIS jihadist Neil Prakash, with Judge Ismail Deniz reportedly ordering his release. picture; Supplied.

"In the Meantime, He Remains in Custody."

"He is a threat to the security of Australia and the United States. (19659008) Prakash could be freed from Turkish custody if the Kilis Criminal Court ascertains that he is not under investigation for other crimes, lawyer Mehmet Alper Unver said.

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 Prakash could be freed from Turkish custody if he was not under investigation, lawyer Mehmet Alper Unver says. Picture: Supplied.
Prakash could be freed from Turkish custody if he was not under investigation, lawyer Mehmet Alper Unver says. Picture: Supplied.

"We will continue to follow the case related to Prakash's ISIS activities when the court reconvenes in September."

The suspected ISIS recruiter has been in custody since 2016

Prakash was linked to a failed

 Unver said the prosecution, which argued for prankash's extradition, had the right to appeal the verdict. Picture: Supplied
Unver said the prosecution, which argued for Prakash's extradition, had the right to appeal the verdict. Picture: Supplied.

In a short appearance in February, Prakash admitted to being a member of ISIS but said he had nothing to do with the group in Australia.

"The charge of being a member of Islamic State, I admits to it, I was, "he said at the time, via a video link from a prison north of Kilis.

" But on the other charge of being a leader of an organization in Australia, that I had nothing to do with

He faces a potential life sentence if convicted in Australia of terrorism offenses.

Prakash is the most senior Australian Islamic State terrorist to be captured and would have been the first senior to be extradited and under under legislation. in 2015 in response to the threat posed by the Islamic State

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