Can the UK request my extradition for tax offences or financial crimes?

Yes. The UK regularly seeks extradition for serious financial crimes including fraud, money laundering, and tax evasion. However, many extradition treaties contain a fiscal offence exception, meaning some countries will refuse extradition for pure tax matters. The trend is toward narrowing this exception, particularly within OECD countries. Whether extradition succeeds depends on the specific treaty provisions, dual criminality requirements, and whether the conduct alleged would constitute a criminal offence in the requested state. Financial crime extraditions often involve complex evidential challenges that can form the basis of a defence.