Fugitive Romanian politician arrested in Costa Rica

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Last Updated : Oct 04 2018 | 7:15 PM IST

Police in Costa Rica say a Romanian politician who fled to the Central American country before could be sentenced for bribery and official misconduct has been arrested.

Costa Rica's Interpol office said former Romanian Tourism Minister Elena Udrea was arrested in San Jose on Wednesday.

Defence lawyer Veronel Radulescu says he thinks Udrea won't be extradited because she recently gave birth to a child.

Speaking Thursday in Romania's capital, Radulescu said: "Chances are zero in my opinion."

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First Published: Oct 04 2018 | 7:15 PM IST

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