"A Toronto court is hearing from one of the people who signed on to supervise a man accused of laundering funds for an international drug ring if he is released on bail. The woman, whose identity is covered by a publication ban, is taking the stand as Rolan Sokolovski's bail hearing enters its second day. Sokolovski is one of several Canadians arrested for extradition to the United States last fall as part of an investigation into Ryan Wedding,"
"Prosecutors allege Sokolovski played a key role in the organization and was responsible for laundering hundreds of millions of dollars in assets, including cryptocurrency and luxury goods. WATCH | Accused drug kingpin still a threat despite being on run: The RCMP say Ryan Wedding, the Olympian turned suspected drug kingpin, and his network remain dangerous despite him being on the run from authorities. A judge ordered a publication ban on sureties for one of Wedding's associates out of concern for their safety."
A Toronto court heard testimony from a woman who agreed to supervise Rolan Sokolovski if released on bail; her identity is covered by a publication ban. Sokolovski is among several Canadians arrested for extradition to the United States last fall in an investigation tied to Ryan Wedding. Prosecutors allege Sokolovski laundered hundreds of millions of dollars in assets, including cryptocurrency and luxury goods, and played a key role in the organization. The RCMP warned that Ryan Wedding and his network remain dangerous while on the run. A judge prohibited publishing information that could identify Sokolovski's proposed sureties to protect their safety.
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