Turkish ship owner and business magnate Kahraman Sadikoglu, after being
taken into custody in Athens on Wednesday, was released on Friday. According
to TNA sources, during his 24 hours in custody, the United Arab Emirates
(UAE) sought Sadikoglu's extradition back to the country, but since there is
no extradition agreement between the UAE and Greece, the Greek Court of
Appeals refused the request and set him free.
According to sources, Sadikoglu, while entering Athens for private reasons
on Wednesday was arrested by Greek police at the airport. Greek police said
Sadikoglu was on INTERPOL's red bulletin because of his $350,000 outstanding
debit to a firm in the UAE. After staying one nightin Greek custody,
Sadikoglu was taken before the Court of Appeals in Athens, and the court set
him free.
Source: http://www.turkishweekly.net/news.php?id=8337
TNA / Ankara, 18 April 2005
