Gangster on Interpol roll arrested in Dubai

Dubai: A top Georgian gangster, wanted in Spain over money laundering and other charges, was arrested in Dubai, Lieutenant General Dahi Khalfan Tamim, Chief of Dubai Police, confirmed to Gulf News yesterday.

"He has been arrested in Dubai upon an arrest warrant issued by the Interpol," said Lieutenant General Dahi.

Zahar Knyazevich Kalashov will be repatriated as per normal legal procedures and through proper channels, he said.

Essam Eisa Al Humaidan, Dubai's Attorney General, said: "Eventually, in such cases, the suspect is repatriated according to international conventions or according to mutual extradition agreements, if any exists between the two countries." He said if there are no judicial agreements between the two countries "then reciprocal relations are applied".

"However, before any suspect is extradited, we should look into the validity of the Interpol's report and the Bill of Indictment issued by the other country's public prosecution against the suspect," said Al Humaidan.

A police statement late last night said two Africans have also been arrested on charges of fraud and swindling in other case. They are wanted by Bahraini authorities on charges of swindling 1.4 million Bahraini Dinars. They will be extradited to Bahrain.

- With inputs from agencies