Turkish Man Extradited Amid Smuggling Claims | Greece News

Greece News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 28, 2026 · 1m

A Turkish man, already serving three and a half years in Greece for migrant smuggling, is set to be extradited after his asylum bid was denied and new charges were brought. He claims he’s being targeted for his Kurdish identity and online posts, and the situation grew volatile when a prison fire injured him and two others—possibly a protest for another Turkish prisoner facing extradition. No one’s been charged for the blaze, but the court has now ruled in favor of extradition, sending him back to Turkey despite his claims of political persecution. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…