Overview
- Justice Canada says Atna Onha was provisionally arrested at the request of the United States and is wanted in California for conspiracy to commit murder and other charges.
- Onha appeared by video in Montreal, where the court listed conspiracy to commit murder and conspiracy to traffic drugs, with many details sealed and a next hearing set for February.
- Authorities say the arrest is connected to the investigation of Ryan Wedding, an ex-Olympian on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list who faces charges tied to three murders and a cocaine enterprise, with a reward of up to US$10 million.
- U.S. Justice Department, FBI and RCMP officials scheduled a Washington news conference today to outline recent law‑enforcement actions related to the case.
- Reporting cites alleged ties between Onha and Montreal biker and Mafia groups and notes a claim he is accused in the January killing of Jonathan Acebedo-Garcia in Colombia, allegations not detailed in public court documents.