# Extradition status of former Bucharest mayor Sorin Oprescu

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/extradition-status-of-former-bucharest-mayor-sorin-oprescu
> Updated: 2026-08-31T17:20:32.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Sorin Oprescu, the former mayor of Bucharest, remains a fugitive in Greece despite multiple attempts by Romanian authorities to secure his extradition. Oprescu is serving a reduced sentence of 9 years and 8 months for crimes including bribery, money laundering, and forming an organized criminal group.

The Thessaloniki Court of Appeal recently rejected a second extradition request in November 2025. The Greek judiciary has twice refused to extradite him, with the most recent decision citing his health concerns. Oprescu, who has lived in Greece since 2019, maintains that he is in good health and is attempting to lead a normal life.

## Claims

- The Bucharest Court of Appeal reduced Oprescu's prison sentence to 9 years and 8 months in October 2025. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Sorin Oprescu stated he feels well and is trying to lead a normal life. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Thessaloniki Court of Appeal rejected the extradition request from Romanian authorities in November 2025. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Sorin Oprescu was convicted of organized criminal group formation, bribery, and money laundering. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Greek court cited Oprescu's health status as a reason for denying extradition. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Oprescu has been living in Greece since 2019. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: Sorin Oprescu spotted in Greece after extradition refusal

Former Bucharest mayor Sorin Oprescu was spotted in Greece after Greek courts twice rejected his extradition to Romania to serve a nearly 10-year corruption sentence.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sorin-oprescu-spotted-in-greece-after-extradition-refusal

### 2026-08-15: Romania apprehends Most Wanted former mayor and hundreds of Schengen fugitives

Romanian police apprehended former Iași mayor Ionel Onofraș from Italy and identified nearly 500 Schengen-wanted individuals during a week-long crackdown.

19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/former-iai-mayor-extradited-from-italy-to-serve-prison-sentence

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