Court sentences former Ukrainian presidential adviser in absentia to 11 years for fakes
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A court in Ukraine sentenced former presidential adviser Alexey Arestovich to 11 years in prison in absentia for spreading fakes, after investigators concluded he could not be located or extradited to face trial.
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The case was heard in absentia after investigators took exhaustive measures to locate Alexey Arestovich and achieve his extradition, but determined that there was no possibility of securing his appearance in court.
Court sentences former Ukrainian presidential adviser in absentia to 11 years for fakes
The case was heard in absentia after investigators took "exhaustive measures" to locate Alexey Arestovich and achieve his extradition, but determined that there was no possibility of securing his appearance in court
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Open Questions
- Where is Alexey Arestovich currently located?
- What specific fakes was he convicted of spreading?
- Will Ukraine pursue extradition through international legal channels?
