# Extradition dispute of Turkish murder suspect

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/extradition-dispute-of-turkish-murder-suspect
> Updated: 2026-08-24T10:21:15.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-national-arrested-in-thessaloniki-refuses-extradition

### 2026-08-21: 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.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-murder-suspect-arrested-in-thessaloniki

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