Israel ready to extradite Russian suspected of cybercrime to USA

The head of the Israeli Ministry of Justice, Amir Ohana, signed a decision on the extradition of Russian Alexei Burkov to the United States. Writes about this RIA News".

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This happened after the district and Supreme courts approved his extradition to the United States, where he is being sought on suspicion of cybercrime.

“The decision was made after detailed consultations with various parties, taking into account political and legal factors,” — reported in the ministry.

Russian lawyer Mikhail Ironi intends to file an appeal with the Israeli Supreme Court tomorrow. The family of the Israeli woman Naama Issahar, who was convicted in Russia, also intends to challenge the decision. on xnumx years of imprisonment for drug smuggling.

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In the baggage of Issakhar, flying a transit flight through Sheremetyevo, discovered xnumx gram hash. According to the Israeli family, this decision to extradite Burkov reduces the chances of Naama’s release. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sent an application for clemency to an Israeli woman in the name of Vladimir Putin and President Reuven Rivlin.

In December 2015, a resident of St. Petersburg Burkov was arrested at the Tel Aviv airport at the request of the United States. The US justice authorities charged him with crimes in the IT field. Extradition of a Russian was considered in a Jerusalem district court behind closed doors. The Russian Federation also requested the extradition of Burkov.

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