Swedish court will not extradite fugitive sought by China

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Swedish court will not extradite fugitive sought by China
    Byjan m. olsen, associated press
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Jul 9, 2019

 Sweden's top court said Tuesday it won't extradite a fugitive to China, saying he risks the death penalty, torture or degrading treatment that would violate the European Convention on Human Rights.

The Supreme Court said the extradition of Qiao Jianjun "cannot take place," adding it had informed the Swedish government of its ruling. There was no immediate reaction from the government.

Qiao, a former head of a grain storage facility in China, is accused of money laundering and embezzling millions of dollars, among other offenses.

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