AC-2023-LON-001835 - [2025] EWHC 2770 (Admin)

In this case, the conduct alleged against Mr Beraru in the warrant is all alleged to have taken place in the United Kingdom. Accordingly, it is common ground that the issue for the court is whether, applying s.64(4), “in corresponding circumstances equivalent conduct would constitute an extra-territorial offence under the law of the relevant part of the United Kingdom”.

The Respondent has put forward alternative arguments as to why the requirements of s.64(4) are satisfied in this case which are best considered in turn. However, it is necessary to stand back and keep in mind the nature of the facts alleged against Mr Beraru overall. He is accused of being a long-time supporter of an OCG established for the purpose of human trafficking. The OCG carried out activities in both Romania and the UK through the organised prostitution of women in the UK mainly (but not exclusively) recruited from Romania. The proceeds from the organised prostitution were paid into bank accounts in Romania and the UK, and laundered in Romania.