Czech Republic signs draft extradition treaty with Seychelles

Czech Justice Minister Jiri Pospisil has revealed that the Czech Republic and the Seychelles signed a draft extradition treaty on Friday. If approved, the agreement could affect the fortunes, for example, of fugitive billionaire Radovan Krejcir, wanted by authorities in the Czech Republic. The Czech-born businessman, who holds Seychelles citizenship, fled during a police search of his home near Prague in 2005, avoiding prosecution for suspected criminal activities including, allegedly, the planned murder of a customs official. If approved, the draft treaty signed on Friday will apply to citizens of both the Czech Republic and the Seychelles, but will also allow for extradition requests to be turned down.

Author: Jan Velinger