Austria refuses to extradite ex-NBU head Shevchenko to Ukraine - mass media
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Austrian courts have rejected Ukraine's request for the extradition of the former head of the National Bank of Ukraine, Kyrylo Shevchenko, citing the ongoing war, which makes the transfer impossible.
Courts in Austria have rejected Ukraine's request for the extradition of the former head of the National Bank, Kyrylo Shevchenko. This was reported by Der Standard, reports UNN.
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It is reported that the Austrian courts rejected Ukraine's request for Shevchenko's extradition.
Authorities and courts have argued that Shevchenko's transfer to Ukraine is currently impossible due to the war
It is noted that at the same time the Economic and Corruption Prosecutor's Office (WKStA) is now investigating Shevchenko for possible abuse. His asylum application remains with the Federal Office for Immigration and Asylum (BFA).
