Mining tycoon Beny Steinmetz detained in Athens

Israeli mining magnate Beny Steinmetz was detained at Athens International Airport on Sunday under a warrant issued by Romanian authorities. He faces prosecution in the Balkan country for, among other charges, involvement in a criminal organization.

Steinmetz, a multi-billionaire investor who made his fortune in diamonds, was arrested upon his arrival in Athens from Tel Aviv, despite a 2022 decision by the Greek judiciary rejecting Romania's extradition request. Judges then ruled that his right to a fair trial in Romania would be violated and that he faced a real risk of inhuman and degrading treatment if extradited.

Following the directive of the appeals prosecutor, he was referred to the appeals council on Monday for a reevaluation of his case.

A year ago, the businessman was arrested at Larnaca Airport due to a European Arrest Warrant (EAW) issued by...