Like this: even though the defendant has not stepped foot into the country where the crime scene occurred, but are a third party accessory (maybe ordered the perpetrators to commit murder? maybe they abetted the perpetrators?) but don’t inherit the same passport or nationality.

There’s already a form of punishment from visa requirements meaning if the defendant has a passport from a “third world” country: their travel movement is restricted making any potential vacations a headache, but that alone doesn’t work if the defendant has a strong passport.

Regardless, the defendant hasn’t even been to the country in person where the crime took place but are considered a suspect due to their interactions with those on the ground who executed the crime in where it occurred. I mean, can you still subpoena a foreigner in absentia?

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    On the other hand, Sweden requires you to be physically present and able to acknowledge the charges against you before any proceedings can occur.

    Which is why Julian Assange was holed up in that embassy for so long, to avoid heading to Sweden to face charges.