Fugitive Paul Philippe of Romania to be extradited by Malta
<p>The court of first instance in Malta decided to extradite Paul-Philippe of Romania, sentenced to three years and four months of jail in Romania for buying influence and complicity in the abuse of office, according to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1002764324534125&amp;set=a.265942091549689" rel="noopener" target="_blank">justice minister Alina Gorghiu</a>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Malta previously refused the extradition request after France took a similar step. But it kept him in custody for retrial.</p>

<p>Paul of Romania has been on the run for nearly four years from the country, where he was sentenced to 3 years and 4 months in prison in the case regarding the illegal restitution of the Baneasa Royal Farm.</p>

<p><em>iulian@romania-insider.com</em></p>

<p><em>(Photo source: Facebook/Alina Gorghiu)</em></p>