A court in Spain is set to hear evidence from US authorities on an extradition request for a wealthy US donor accused of money laundering tied to Palestinian causes. James Chambers, also described as “Fergie,” faces possible extradition to the United States after being charged with money laundering. His wife urged Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to grant him political asylum. US prosecutors allege Chambers laundered $7.5m by wiring money from a US bank account to Tunisia, where he lived at the time, and using it to support Hamas. Chambers denies wrongdoing and says he is not charged with any terrorism offences. The case will be heard at Spain’s National Court, with evidence from the US authorities due to be presented on Friday and a final decision expected later. Chambers was arrested in July in Ibiza after Interpol issued a Red Notice for his detention. Since his arrest, he has applied for asylum, arguing he is the victim of political persecution. Extradition cannot proceed while the asylum claim is being resolved. If the asylum claim succeeds, he cannot be extradited. Defence lawyers also argue language problems may have inflated the allegations. They say translations into Spanish changed parts of the US criminal charge, including altering wording about protests and changing references such as “direct action” to “direct violence,” and describing “three fires” in the Spanish version even though no fires are mentioned in the original complaint. Lawyers also dispute other phrasing, including a description that they say was changed to “global terrorism activities,” even though Chambers has not been charged with terrorism offences. Chambers is also facing US charges over a 2023 protest at an Israeli arms company, including riot and conspiracy to riot, which could carry up to 30 years in prison. The Spanish government’s Council of Ministers may have the last word on whether he is sent to the US. An early election is due on November 29, with polls suggesting the People’s Party could win and potentially require far-right Vox support.