Deepak Paradkar
Deepak Paradkar is a Canadian attorney who was arrested in connection with a drug trafficking investigation involving fugitive Ryan Wedding. Accused of providing illegal services to Wedding's criminal organization, Paradkar allegedly facilitated connections with drug traffickers, assisted in bribery and murder, and violated client confidentiality. His arrest is deemed significant as authorities seek to dismantle Wedding's extensive drug network.
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Deepak Paradkar, Wedding’s lawyer, was allegedly arrested in connection with Wedding’s cocaine smuggling operation.
Ex-Olympian turned drug baron arrested, FBI says
Taiwan· 2026-01-25
Deepak Paradkar, Wedding's lawyer, is allegedly connected to his drug trafficking operation and is sought for extradition.
Former Canadian Olympian turned drug lord arrested: FBI chief Patel says
Kenya· 2026-01-25
Toronto-area lawyer Deepak Paradkar and jeweller Rolan Sokolovski are among Mr. Wedding’s alleged associates who were arrested in Canada late last year.
Canadian fugitive Ryan Wedding arrested in Mexico
Canada· 2026-01-23
Deepak Paradkar is a lawyer charged with murder conspiracy and released on bail in December.
Bail decision for man accused of laundering Ryan Wedding’s money to come next monthCanada· 2026-01-22
Deepak Paradkar is a Toronto-area lawyer accused of advising the organization on the killing of a police informant.
Potential sureties for Ryan Wedding’s alleged money launderer questioned on his lavish lifestyleCanada· 2026-01-14
Deepak Paradkar is a Toronto-area lawyer accused of advising on the killing of a police informant.
FBI seized phone with messages between jeweller, alleged Ryan Wedding drug ring, court documents showCanada· 2026-01-14
Deepak Paradkar is alleged to have advised that killing a police informant could prevent extradition for Ryan Wedding.
Toronto-area jeweller accused of laundering funds for Ryan Wedding made money on crypto, pokerCanada· 2026-01-13Deepak Paradkar, a lawyer connected to Ryan Wedding, was granted bail as he faces U.S. extradition on charges related to murder conspiracy.
Mexican government seizes motorcycles, drugs in raids connected to Ryan WeddingCanada· 2025-12-25
Deepak Paradkar is a Toronto-area criminal lawyer facing U.S. extradition on charges related to a murder conspiracy and drug trafficking.
Accused Ryan Wedding lawyer Deepak Paradkar granted bail in extradition caseCanada· 2025-12-23
Deepak Paradkar offered $5-million for Ryan Wedding's release on bail.
Morning Update: The year’s most essential cultureCanada· 2025-12-14
Deepak Paradkar is a suspended Toronto-area lawyer facing extradition to the United States on drug-related charges.
Ontario judge questions U.S. case against Deepak Paradkar at bail hearingCanada· 2025-12-13Deepak Paradkar is a longtime Ontario lawyer charged in the U.S. over alleged ties to wanted fugitive Ryan Wedding.
Toronto-area lawyer key member of Ryan Wedding’s inner circle, Crown saysCanada· 2025-12-12Lawyer Deepak Paradkar is facing extradition to the United States on charges tied to the case against alleged cocaine kingpin Ryan Wedding.
Facing extradition, lawyer charged in Ryan Wedding case offers $5-million for bail releaseCanada· 2025-12-11
Deepak Paradkar is among eight Canadians who were arrested in November and are facing extradition to the U.S.
Law Society of Ontario suspends licence of lawyer accused in Ryan Wedding caseCanada· 2025-12-05The Law Society of Ontario is seeking to suspend the licence of Toronto-area lawyer Deepak Paradkar, citing the criminal charges he faces in connection to the sprawling U.S. case against alleged cocaine kingpin Ryan Wedding.
Ontario law society seeks to suspend licence of lawyer accused in Ryan Wedding caseCanada· 2025-11-27
Deepak Paradkar is a lawyer facing multiple charges, including allegedly advising Ryan Wedding to kill a key witness.
Lawyer for Ryan Wedding appears in court as part of extradition proceedingsCanada· 2025-11-27
Deepak Paradkar is Ryan Wedding's lawyer, and evidence against him comes from an FBI witness.
Ryan Wedding organization allegedly used cryptocurrency to launder drug moneyCanada· 2025-11-24
Evidence against Ryan Wedding's lawyer Deepak Paradkar comes from FBI witness.
Another Canadian arrested in connection to alleged role in Ryan Wedding caseCanada· 2025-11-23Deepak Paradkar is a high-profile criminal lawyer accused of advising Ryan Wedding and Andrew Clark on how to eliminate a key witness.
Evidence against Ryan Wedding's lawyer Deepak Paradkar comes from FBI witnessCanada· 2025-11-23
Deepak Paradkar is described as a lawyer for the Wedding organization who advised on eliminating informants.
A timeline of Ryan Wedding’s shift from Olympic snowboarder to alleged drug kingpin and FBI fugitiveCanada· 2025-11-23
Deepak Paradkar is a Toronto-area lawyer allegedly involved in advising Ryan Wedding.
How a flashy lawyer and an alleged Canadian drug lord may have taken down an FBI witness
United Kingdom· 2025-11-21
Deepak Paradkar was arrested for allegedly advising Ryan Wedding to kill a witness.
Attorney arrested for allegedly advising former Olympian client to kill witness
United States· 2025-11-20Canadian lawyer Deepak Paradkar was among those arrested on Tuesday, facing U.S. conspiracy charges including murder conspiracy.
Who is Ryan Wedding, the former Canadian Olympic snowboarder who is on the FBI’s Most Wanted list?Canada· 2025-11-20
Canadian lawyer Deepak Paradkar was among those arrested for allegedly providing illegal services to Ryan Wedding.
U.S., Canadian authorities announce new arrests in efforts to prosecute fugitive Ryan WeddingCanada· 2025-11-19