Italian edition Republic He reported that Italian authorities “ignored the alarm” when the US warned them about the possibility of the son of Alexander Uss Artem, the governor of the Krasnodar Territory, fleeing before his extradition.
“The US, in a report to the Department of Justice, warned Italy that the risk of escape for Artem Uss is extremely high. However, no emergency measures were taken,” the newspaper writes, relying on its own sources.
On 13 April, Italian Prime Minister George Meloni said the government was not responsible for the escape.
Previously reportedHe said the people who allegedly helped Artyom Us escape had been identified in Italy.
April 6 US defense appealed The decision to extradite him to the United States in Italy.
On October 28, 2022, Artem Uss was placed on the wanted list in the Russian Federation on suspicion of money laundering and was arrested in absentia.
In the US, Artem Uss is accused of violating sanctions and money laundering. On March 21, an Italian court decided to transfer Uss to Washington, but he managed to avoid arrest shortly after that decision, on March 23. He faced up to 30 years in prison in the United States.
April 4 Artem came Surrendered to law enforcement in Russia and the Russian Federation.