A former US Marine wanted by Washington over allegations he illegally trained Chinese pilots is set to be extradited after losing a bid to remain in Australia. Daniel Duggan, 57, was arrested in the regional city of Orange in New South Wales in October 2022 at the US's request, accused of violating US arms-trafficking laws between 2010 and 2012 while training Chinese fighter pilots in South Africa. Duggan, who denies the allegations and is now an Australian citizen, appealed the extradition, but a Federal Court judge dismissed the case, paving the way for his removal. Outside the court, Duggan's wife expressed her disappointment, urging the government to intervene. US court documents allege Duggan did not seek approval from the US for providing military training to Chinese forces. Facing up to 65 years in prison if convicted, his legal representatives argued against the extradition on the basis that Australia lacks equivalent laws covering the charges. Despite these claims, the then-Attorney General Mark Dreyfus approved the extradition in 2024. Duggan has 28 days to appeal and is currently incarcerated in a maximum-security prison. His wife described the ongoing legal battle as a difficult and costly ordeal that has strained their family financially and emotionally.