Ecuadorian immigration authorities detained free software developer Ola Bini in Quito and ordered his immediate deportation, prohibiting his return for a decade. The decision was based on a secret report alleging threats to public security, which Bini's defense could not review. The deportation hearing was suspended and reconvened, leading to his relocation to the airport pending departure to Sweden.
Why it matters: The case highlights the vulnerability of security researchers to arbitrary state actions, raising concerns for digital rights and cybersecurity practitioners.
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