Turkey extradites Viktor Panyushin, wanted by Interpol, to Russia
12/8/2023, 8:57:02 PM
Highlights: Turkey extradites Viktor Panyushin, wanted by Interpol, to Russia. The man was detained on the territory of the unrecognized Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) He is said to have committed "nine serious crimes, including murders in Russia," Habertürk.com reports. In May 2020, the Investigative Committee of Russia reported that in 2000, Viktor PANYushin was elevated to the status of a so-called thief in law in the Kursk, Oryol and Belgorod regions.
Turkey will send to Russia a certain Viktor Panyushin, known in the criminal environment under the nickname "Vitya Pan". The man is wanted by Interpol, he was detained on the territory of the unrecognized Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC).
It is reported by Habertürk.
Panyushin is said to have committed "nine serious crimes, including murders in Russia."
"He will be sent to Turkey for extradition to his country," the newspaper writes.
According to reports, Panyushin fled Russia to Ukraine and received a Ukrainian passport with a different surname and date of birth. After that, he arrived in Cyprus.
In May 2020, the Investigative Committee of Russia reported that in 2000, Viktor Panyushin was elevated to the status of a so-called thief in law in the Kursk, Oryol and Belgorod regions.
As noted by the department, Panyushin created a criminal community and led it.