Prominent lawyer Sergei Zhorin said he could assist Promes with extradition from the UAE to Russia. His words are quoted Metatations.
“Given the good relations between the UAE and Russia, this direction can be very correct, effective. Since extradition is a long process, it is unlikely that he will be taken to the Netherlands today or tomorrow. Here, as they say, the battle is not lost and the Emirates have no obligation to hand him over to Russia.” “The possibility is very high. It’s nice that the Russian Federation is fighting for an athlete who is important to them, even in creative ways,” Zhorin said.
On March 13, Promes was arrested in the UAE in connection with a traffic accident. He fled the scene after colliding with the bus. Before this, he was under house arrest. The Netherlands plans to request his extradition.
On February 14, an Amsterdam court sentenced Promes to six years in prison for cocaine trafficking. The hearing of the case was held on January 24, and the prosecutor’s office requested that Promesa be sentenced to 9 years in prison. On 16 February, the Dutchman was placed on the international wanted list. He also has a prison sentence of 1.5 years for stabbing.
He used to be a CSKA legend explained Spartak’s problems due to the absence of Promes.