NEW : The timing of Noriega 's transfer to Panama is unclear . France ordered Noriega 's extradition earlier this year . He also was fined almost 2.3 million euros ( $ 2.9 million ) , the amount of drug money he was accused of laundering through French banks . Comment: Noriega is accused of having a political rival in Panama killed .
NEW : The timing of Noriega 's transfer to Panama is unclear . France ordered Noriega 's extradition earlier this year . Comment: Noriega is accused of having a political rival in Panama killed .