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2 clusters · 6 sources · 3 days · First seen 22 days ago · Last updated 19 days ago

Extradition dispute of Turkish murder suspect

Overview

A 29-year-old Turkish national was arrested in Thessaloniki following an Interpol Red Notice issued by Turkish authorities. The individual is wanted for a premeditated murder that took place in Istanbul in August 2020.

Following his arrest, the suspect applied for asylum in Greece and appeared before the Extradition Department of the Thessaloniki Court of Appeal. He has formally stated that he does not consent to his extradition to Turkey. He remains in custody while the Council of Appeal deliberates on the Turkish request.

Entities

Thessaloniki · Interpol · Istanbul · Thessaloniki Court of Appeal · Kypseli

Timeline

19 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
Turkish national arrested in Thessaloniki refuses extradition
A 29-year-old Turkish national arrested in Thessaloniki on an Interpol red notice for a 2020 homicide in Istanbul has refused extradition to Turkey.
22 days ago

[CRIME] 5 sources
Turkish murder suspect arrested in Thessaloniki
A Turkish national wanted by Interpol for a 2020 premeditated murder in Istanbul was arrested by police in Thessaloniki, Greece.

Sources

mononews.gr · news.gr · tanea.gr · thessnews.gr · thetoc.gr · usay.gr