FBI bids to extradite Irishman, 28, on suspicion of being 'largest child-porn dealer on planet'

Mr Marques is accused of distributing and
promoting relate to distressing depictions
of youngsters being raped or tortured

An Irishman accused of being the 'largest facilitator of child porn on the planet' by the FBI could face extradition to America.

U.S. authorities want to extradite Eric Eoin Marques who they allege is involved in distributing graphic and violent images of child pornography, a court heard.

The 28-year-old appeared before the High Court in Ireland, after he was arrested on a Maryland warrant for four charges of distributing and promoting child pornography on the internet.

Mr Marques, from Dublin, appeared before Mr Justice Paul Gilligan yesterday due to an extradition request by the FBI, the Independent reported.

He was denied bail until the extradition request has been determined.
The images he is accused of distributing and promoting relate to distressing depictions of youngsters being raped or tortured.  (more...)

FBI bids to extradite Irishman, 28, on suspicion of being 'largest child-porn dealer on planet'