{{The US has formally requested the extradition of an Irish man described by the FBI as the “largest facilitator of child porn on the planet”.}}<\/p>\n
Eric Eoin Marques, 28, of Mountjoy Square in Dublin, is wanted on four charges linked to website images.<\/p>\n
He appeared before the High Court in Dublin on Thursday.<\/p>\n
The court heard a formal request for extradition has been received from the US and a certificate granted by Irish Justice Minister Alan Shatter.<\/p>\n
Patrick McGrath, senior counsel for the Irish attorney general, said the accused – who has Irish and US citizenship – was wanted in connection with the advertising, distribution and conspiracy to advertise and distribute child pornography.<\/p>\n
The charges date from July 24, 2008 to July 29, 2013. He was arrested in Dublin on 31 July.<\/p>\n
He is accused of being the sole administrator of a hosting server where multiple websites were held and where it is alleged pornographic images were shared<\/p>\n
If convicted in the US he faces sentences of up to 30 years in prison.<\/p>\n
Mr Marques was arrested two weeks ago in the Irish capital on a provisional warrant and refused bail amid fears he was a flight risk and would interfere with evidence.<\/p>\n
Mr Justice Nicholas Kearns, president of the High Court in Ireland, adjourned the case until 11 September and remanded Mr Marques in custody.<\/p>\n
Defence barrister Remy Farrell told the court he would apply for bail at the hearing.<\/p>\n
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