Kostin believes that releasing Zhevago on bail will not change the situation.
The Office of the Prosecutor General handed over the documents for the extradition of Zhevago” />
The Office of the Prosecutor General handed over to his French colleagues all the necessary documents for the implementation of the process of extradition of the former People's Deputy Kostyantyn Zhevago to Ukraine for criminal prosecution on suspicion of embezzlement and money laundering.
“The law enforcement agencies of the two countries continue to cooperate closely to successfully resolve this issue. We will fight for the extradition of all those who are suspected of crimes against Ukraine and Ukrainians,” the Prosecutor General's office said, commenting on the information about the French court's release of Zhevago on bail. Zhevago has a number of obligations, such as the need to hand in passports, not to leave the territory of the metropolis, report to the police three times a week, and others.
“The list of obligations imposed on the suspect is quite extensive and gives reason to believe that the French colleagues will ensure the participation of this person in the next meeting,” General Prosecutor Andriy Kostin commented on the decision.
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We remind you that on December 27, 2022, at the request of the Prosecutor General's Office, France detained former People's Deputy of Ukraine Kostyantyn Zhevago. The Prosecutor General's Office, together with the State Bureau of Investigation, sent a request for his extradition to Ukraine.
On January 5, a French court ordered Zhevago to be placed under judicial supervision with a bail of 1 million euros.
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