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... (b) Is motivated to take part in the hostilities essentially by the desire
for private gain and, in fact, is promised, by or on behalf of a party to the
conflict, material compensation substantially in excess of that promised or
paid to combatants of similar rank and functions in the armed forces of that
party; ...
... 1. Upon being satisfied that the circumstances so warrant, any State Party
in whose territory the alleged offender is present shall, in accordance with
its laws, take him into custody or take such other measures to ensure his presence
for such time as is necessary to enable any criminal or extradition proceedings
to be instituted. The State Party shall immediately make a preliminary inquiry
into the facts. ...