Minister Alexandre de Moraes, of the Supreme Court (STF), decreed the precautionary arrest of Ervin Mata, 38, also known as an Albanian tycoonwho lives not Brazil.
The arrest decision is March 11, but the Publication of the decree occurred only on September 23. Or case STF is charged with confidential in an extradition request. Until now, Ervin has not yet been arrested.
The government of Albania made a request to the Brazilian court for the extradition of the businessman. In the foreign country, he is accused of drug trafficking, participation in criminal organization and criminal association.
According to the Albanian government, investigations have gathered evidence and point out that the businessman coordinated 240 kg of cocaine in Frankfurt, Germany in September 2020.
According to the Albanese newspaper “Pamfleti”, Mata has been sought internationally since November 2023. He would have earned 81 million Lek Albanese (ALL), which is approximately R $ 5.2 million, with trafficking. The fugitive is also suspected of organizing and funding murders.
In the decision, Minister Alexandre de Moraes states that the precautionary arrest aims to ensure the execution of any order of extradition.
“Decree the precautionary arrest of Ervin Mata, determining the issuance of arrest warrant, whose compliance should be immediately reported to this Supreme Court, the Ministry of Justice, Interpol and the diplomatic representation of the interested state,” the minister ordered.
