French Court Rejects Extradition of Iranian Fugitive
December 18, 2025
Iranian fugitive Behdad Jafari, wanted for appropriating Greek-Cypriot land, returned to occupied territories after a French court dismissed the extradition request from the Republic of Cyprus. This decision raises concerns among Cypriot authorities, as the French court did not adequately assess the evidence presented. The Republic of Cyprus plans to appeal the ruling, which carries significant political implications. Jafari has developed tourist units on land belonging to refugees. His return has been extensively reported in the occupied areas.