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?
Indictment is not a conviction, or trial.
it’s the process of formally charging someone with a crime- for example, a grand jury trial is not a “trial” in the sense that guilt is determined- evidence is provided by a prosecutor to a jury panel and they determine if there’s probable cause to go forward with the criminal trial. And your lawyer or representation isn’t even present for that.
once you’re indicted, warrants will be sent out for your arrest so you can be formally arraigned and the process continues. but if you’re out of the country, that’ll wait until you come into the country.