Bulgarian Court Denies Lebanon's Extradition Request for Russian Businessman Over Beirut Blast
A Bulgarian court has rejected Lebanon's request to extradite Igor Grechushkin, a Russian businessman, in connection with the Beirut port explosion. The court cited insufficient security guarantees from Lebanon, particularly concerning the assurance that the death penalty would not be imposed on Grechushkin. Grechushkin, who is based in Cyprus, was escorted by police to the court in Sofia, Bulgaria, where the decision was made. The extradition request was part of Lebanon's broader investigation into the catastrophic explosion that occurred in Beirut in August 2020, which resulted in significant loss of life and property damage. The Bulgarian court's decision highlights the complexities involved in international extradition cases, especially when the death penalty is a potential outcome. 
