Pakistani National Accused in NYC Terror Plot Against Jews Agrees to Extradition

Pakistani National Accused in NYC Terror Plot Against Jews Agrees to Extradition
Signage at RCMP headquarters in Montreal, on March 7, 2024. The Canadian Press/Christinne Muschi
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A Pakistani national from Ontario wanted in the United States on terror-related charges for allegedly targeting Jewish institutions in New York City has agreed to be extradited.

During a brief Superior Court hearing Thursday in Montreal, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, 20, consented to being sent to the U.S. to stand trial. Khan has been jailed since his arrest on Sept. 4 in Ormstown, Que., at the behest of U.S. authorities.