Former neo-Nazi can face extradition
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March 12, 2010, Friday
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A SWEDISH court ruled yesterday that a former neo-Nazi leader arrested in Sweden can be extradited to Poland, where he is suspected of being involved in the theft of the infamous Auschwitz sign.
The Stockholm district court said 34-year-old Anders Hogstrom can be handed over to Poland on condition that, if convicted, he would serve any prison sentence in Sweden. A prosecutor said Poland agreed to the deal.
Polish investigators suspect Hogstrom of incitement to commit theft of a cultural treasure in connection with the December 18 theft of the "Arbeit Macht Frei" sign at the former Nazi death camp.
They are seeking prison terms of up to 2 1/2 years for three Poles who confessed to stealing the sign and are investigating the role of two others.
The sign - which in German means "Work Makes You Free" - was recovered days after the theft.
Hogstrom will probably appeal the ruling because he doesn't think he will get a fair hearing in Poland, said his defense lawyer, Bjorn Sandin.
The Stockholm district court said 34-year-old Anders Hogstrom can be handed over to Poland on condition that, if convicted, he would serve any prison sentence in Sweden. A prosecutor said Poland agreed to the deal.
Polish investigators suspect Hogstrom of incitement to commit theft of a cultural treasure in connection with the December 18 theft of the "Arbeit Macht Frei" sign at the former Nazi death camp.
They are seeking prison terms of up to 2 1/2 years for three Poles who confessed to stealing the sign and are investigating the role of two others.
The sign - which in German means "Work Makes You Free" - was recovered days after the theft.
Hogstrom will probably appeal the ruling because he doesn't think he will get a fair hearing in Poland, said his defense lawyer, Bjorn Sandin.
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