Ola Bini

Swedish programmer Ola Bini is being deported from Ecuador, according to Swedish media reports. Bini, who was arrested in Quito in 2019 and faced charges linked to an alleged surveillance plot against former president Lenín Moreno, has seen the long-running case move toward his removal from the country. Swedish outlets are covering the deportation order as a major development in the years-long legal saga.

Ecuadorian immigration authorities have ordered the deportation of Swedish programmer and digital-rights activist Ola Bini. Bini, who has been living in Ecuador and was previously detained in a high-profile case linked to Julian Assange's stay in the Ecuadorian embassy, is known for his work on encryption and privacy. The order is drawing attention from digital-rights advocates watching how Ecuador handles the expulsion.

Ecuadorian authorities have ordered the deportation of Ola Bini, a Swedish programmer who had been living in the country. Bini became known for his links to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange during his stay at Ecuador's embassy in London and faced legal proceedings in Ecuador. The deportation order closes a chapter in a case that drew international attention to Ecuador's handling of the activist and those associated with him.