Israeli mining magnate Beny Steinmetz has appealed a Greek court decision ordering his extradition to Romania, where he faces charges related to a land acquisition scheme. Steinmetz, who is currently in custody in Greece, denies the accusations and has called the extradition requests “abusive.” The Supreme Court’s ruling will determine his fate.
Tag: European arrest warrant
A 41-year-old man from Georgia, wanted by Greek authorities, was arrested on Thursday evening by…
Israeli mining billionaire Beny Steinmetz was arrested in Athens on Sunday after Romania issued a European arrest warrant accusing him of involvement in a criminal organization. Steinmetz, 68, was detained upon arriving on a private jet and is set to appear before a Greek prosecutor to discuss his potential extradition to Romania.
Polish prosecutors have charged three Belarusian officials for allegedly diverting a Poland-registered plane in 2021, leading to the arrest of dissident blogger Raman Pratasevich. The case, based on cockpit recordings and witness testimonies, has sparked international condemnation and resulted in heavy sanctions against Belarus. The officials face up to five years in prison if convicted.
Germany has issued a European arrest warrant for a Ukrainian diving instructor suspected of participating in the September 2022 explosions of the Nord Stream gas pipelines, believed to have involved the planting of explosive devices under the Baltic Sea.