Metcalf added that a third accomplice, Adewale, who is yet to be extradited from Nigeria, has also been charged in absentia. "Adewale has been charged with money laundering conspiracy and wire fraud.
Muslim faithful later observed a special funeral rite in absentia for him", the widow said. Mrs. Dame said she married the late lawmaker after he converted to Islam nine years ago though they had no child before his death.
On Monday, the day before the killing, Ukraine charged Kirillov, 54, in absentia, saying he was "responsible for the mass use of banned chemical weapons". Russia denies the allegations.
"Of course there are some other minor hurdles also, like transfer and absentia of a related judge. I am the third lawyer for Meera, but the delay has never been from our side as Meera has already recorded her statement back in 2011."
dissatisfied with the unceremonious burial of the victim, on Saturday, Oct 14, almost one month after the death, hundreds of members of the Ilorin Muslim community converged at the Muslim cemetery in the town to observe a funeral prayer in absentia
Authorities in the US charged her with fraud in absentia, believing her to have run off with £3.3bn worth of investments from supporters of her OneCoin cryptocurrency in some 175 countries. She remains the most wanted woman in the world.
He was tried and convicted in absentia. He was subsequently suspended from legislative duties for 180 days but was later pardoned and recalled before the expiration of 180 days.