The Luxury Goods Trail: Extradition Hearing Raises Questions About Global Corruption Networks The extradition hearing for Rolan Sokolovski, a Toronto area jeweller accused of acting as a "de facto bank" for former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding's alleged cocaine empire, has set the stage for a dramatic showdown between Canada and the US.
The case involves allegations that Sokolovski laundered hundreds of millions in drug money, procured luxury goods for Wedding, and even designed a bejewelled necklace as a reward for murder.
Sokolovski's lawyer claims his client's description as Wedding's third in command is "unsupported by evidence," raising questions about the Crown's zeal to prove its case.