Cases ยท requested by Russia
Eugene (Yevhen) Lavrenchuk: INTERPOL notice and outcome
Ukrainian theatre and opera director who headed a Moscow theatre from 2004 to 2014, according to Disclose.
OutcomeExtradition refused 25 March 2022
The Naples Court of Appeal refused his extradition to Russia on 25 March 2022, and Disclose reported in January 2026 that INTERPOL had removed his name after deeming the case political.
The Naples Court of Appeal refused his extradition to Russia on 25 March 2022, and Disclose reported in January 2026 that INTERPOL had removed his name after deeming the case political.
What the requesting state alleged
Russia accused him of fraud linked to his time heading the Moscow theatre and sought his extradition, according to Disclose. He denies the allegations and links the case to his criticism of Vladimir Putin.
What happened
- Detained in Naples, Italy, on an INTERPOL alert issued at Russia's request1,2,3Italian police
- Released from jail after 35 days and placed under house arrest1,3Italian authorities
- Ukraine's human rights commissioner said INTERPOL acknowledged the case was political and later removed him from its register3,1INTERPOL
- The Naples Court of Appeal refused extradition, finding he risked cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment in Russia2,3Naples Court of Appeal
In their words
Sources
- Disclose, How Moscow tracks down its opponents thanks to Interpol (26 January 2026)
- Kyiv Post, Freed Theater Director Lavrenchuk's First Interview for Kyiv Post (27 March 2022)
- Babel, An Italian court has released Ukrainian director Lavrenchuk, detained per Russia's request (25 March 2022)
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