Extradition
Extradition of bitcoin laundering suspect suspended
Greece's top administrative court has suspended a decision to extradite a Russian man suspected of laundering billions of dollars in digital currency to France until it hears an appeal, his lawyer said on Monday.
Greece's justice minister decided on Friday to extradite Alexander Vinnik, accused of being the mastermind of a $4 billion bitcoin laundering ring.
Greek High Court blocks extradition of Vinnik
The Greek Council of State has temporarily blocked the extradition of Bitcoin wizard and Russian national Alexander Vinnik.
France, Russia, and the United States were vying to have Vinnik handed over to them.
Vinnik wants to be handed over to Russia and the Russian Embassy in Athens made extensive efforts to achieve its goal.
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Russian bitcoin laundering suspect Vinnik to be extradited to France
The Russian Embassy in Athens on Friday expressed regret at a decision by Greek judicial authorities to extradite bitcoin laundering suspect Alexander Vinnik to France ahead of Russia.
Montenegrin Justice Minister has Final Say on ‘Gulenist’ Extradition
The Justice Minister of Montenegro must decide whether to extradite an alleged supporter of the exiled Turkish cleric Fethullah Gulenist to Turkey, after the Appeal Court in Podgorica on Monday rejected his appeal against the earlier ruling of a local court.
Turkey starts extradition of ISIL members
Turkey has deported an American foreign fighter and will soon deport another seven Germans, a spokesman for the interior ministry said on Nov. 11.
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Greece: Mother urges mercy for Russian bitcoin fraud suspect
The mother of a Russian man jailed in Greece pending three extradition requests for alleged bitcoin fraud has appealed for his release, ahead of another legal bid to end his detention.
Hong Kong government withdraws bill that sparked protests
Hong Kong authorities on Oct. 23 withdrew an unpopular extradition bill that sparked months of chaotic protests that have since morphed into a campaign for greater democratic change.
Supreme Court hearing Iranian woman’s extradition appeal
Greece's Supreme Court on Tuesday was hearing the appeal against extradition from a 37-year-old Iranian woman who fled to Greece last summer to allegedly escape her abusive husband.
The court's prosecutor called for her not to be extradited, saying her life is at risk.
Political parties urge FETÖ leader extradition
Political parties in Turkey issued a joint statement on Aug. 9 demanding the extradition of FETÖ leader from the U.S.
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Morina's case is not so simple
This expectation is based on the legal acts and a bilaterally signed Agreement on extradition. Still, this will not be so simple, "Deutsche Welle" reports.
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