Latvian manager won't be extradited to Russia - Cartabia

(ANSA) - ROME, JUN 1 - A Latvian manager recently arrested in Italy for financial crimes alleged by Moscow will not be extradited to Russia , Justice Minister Marta Cartabia said Wednesday, instructing a Rome court to release him.
    Latvia, she pointed out, is taking part in Western sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine and is also helping gather evidence of Russian war crimes for the International Criminal Court, elements which could influence the man's extradition.
    The48-year-old Latvian manager sought by Russia, Sergejs Malikovs, was arrested in Rome earlier this week and has been in the Italian capital's Rebibbia Prison since Sunday on a code red warrant from Interpol.
    Moscow has accused him of money laundering and financial crimes.
    (ANSA).