Members of the police in Larnaca arrested today, a man aged 30 years, who was wanted by the Moldovan authorities on the basis of an international warrant, having been sentenced to prison in connection with offences of trafficking in minors, and pimping. The 30-year-old was taken into custody for the purposes of judicial extradition proceedings in Moldova.
According to the international warrant, the 30-year-old has been sentenced by the Moldovan authorities to 16 years' imprisonment, following a trial on charges of trafficking in minors, and pimping. The international warrant was issued for the purpose of his arrest and extradition to the Moldovan authorities to serve the prison sentence imposed on him.
Shortly after 3.30 a.m. on Friday morning, the 30-year-old arrived at Larnaca airport on a flight from a foreign country, where it was discovered by members of the police that he was wanted by the Moldovan authorities. A temporary arrest warrant was subsequently issued against him by the authorities of the Republic, on the basis of which he was arrested by members of the Police.
On Friday morning, the 30-year-old was brought before the Larnaca District Court to start the extradition process to the Moldovan authorities, with the Court ordering him to remain in custody until 05 June, when the judicial process will continue.
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