The Government has delayed its decision on extraditing technology entrepreneur
A decision on the billionaire was expected this week but a Home Office spokesperson said it has been granted a seven-day extension.
Some back benchers have urged the home secretary to over-rule the decision to extradite the Lynch, who would face 17 charges of fraud.
A judge ruled Lunch could be sent to the US to face trial over the
Accusations
The businessman faces accusations he flattered Autonomy accounts to extract a better price when it was sold to
Lynch – who has denied the accusation – could spend more than 20 years behind bars, if found guilty.
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Section 99(4) of the Extradition Act 2003, allows for permission to be sought for an extension on any given case.
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