Hi there. It sounds like you are in a difficult position. If your ex partner believes you have stolen money from him, he may report the matter to his local police station. The police would then need to make a decision as to whether they have sufficient evidence to charge you with a crime. If there is insufficient evidence, then it is unlikely that the police will charge you.

If a person is charged with a criminal offence in the United States, but they are not located in the country, the person may be extradited back to the United States. Extradition refers to the formal process by which a person is found in one country and surrendered to another country for trial or punishment. The extradition process is very complicated and it is only used for very serious crimes. Apart from extradition, there may be other legal measures that can be taken against a person who is charged with a crime but located in a foreign country. For example, restrictions may be placed on their passport or they may have difficulty getting a visa in the new country.

If you need to speak to someone about dealing with domestic violence, there are a number of free resources available to you in Western Australia. You can phone the Women’s Domestic Violence Helpline on 1800 007 339 or the Men’s Domestic Violence Helpline on 1800 000 599 for further assistance.