Panama sees no reason for refusing extradition of Kaskiv to Ukraine - Lutsenko

14:37, 09.09.2016 1 min read

Panama sees no grounds to refuse the extradition of ex-head of the State Agency for Investment and National Projects Management Vladyslav Kaskiv to Ukraine, the Ukrayinska Pravda online edition has stated, with reference to Prosecutor General of Ukraine Yuriy Lutsenko.

"In case of his consent for voluntary extradition, extradition will be carried out under a simplified procedure and will last up to 30 days until all the procedural issues with the Ukrainian side are agreed," Lutsenko said.

He explained if Kaskiv refuses voluntary extradition, under the Panamanian law, the party is given 60 days to protect his interests and file counterarguments against the materials of Ukraine's competent authorities.

"However Panama assures it does not see reasons for refusing Kaskiv's extradition. Panama during Kaskiv's staying in the territory of the country has not revealed violations of Panama's criminal laws," Lutsenko added.