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Greek Court Frees Israeli Tycoon Amid Fraud Allegations

3/5/2025

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Greece's Supreme Court has granted freedom to Israeli businessman Beny Steinmetz, halting his extradition to Romania amid serious allegations of land rights fraud. Detained since October 13, 2024, Steinmetz's legal team argues the charges are baseless, highlighting troubling prison conditions in Romania. He also faces an appeal against a Swiss bribery conviction.

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Greece's Supreme Court has granted freedom to Israeli businessman Beny Steinmetz, halting his extradition to Romania amid serious allegations of land rights fraud. Detained since October 13, 2024, Steinmetz's legal team argues the charges are baseless, highlighting troubling prison conditions in Romania. He also faces an appeal against a Swiss bribery conviction.