In the hands of the Greek authorities a 54 -year -old fell Ukrainianwho was arrested in Arnea Halkidiki, as he is wanted in his home country for fraud with municipal real estate in Odessa.
The Ukrainian, who is being prosecuted by an international warrant, was arrested on Wednesday afternoon (18.06.25), while reports indicate that he was heading to Mount Athos. It was taken to the Thessaloniki Public Prosecutor’s Office today at noon and it was decided to detention until the competent judicial council on its extradition to Ukraine.
According to the persecution documents of the Ukrainian authorities, he is accused of establishing and joining a criminal group, fraud and forgery. The criminal proceedings was initiated by the Odessa Regional Court.
The 54 -year -old reportedly is allegedly an elected Odessa Councilor, while the actions attributed to him are linked to his participation – for many years – to a permanent municipal property committee of the city. With his contribution, he is accused of “starring” in arbitrary real estate management by damaging municipal property.
Placing before the Prosecutor of Appeals on the charges, the 54 -year -old denied them, and said he did not want to be issued in Ukraine. The Thessaloniki Court of Appeals will meet next time to decide whether to issue it in his home country.