Swiss court reviews acquittal in Belarus disappearance appeal
Global Banking & Finance Review
A cantonal court in St. Gallen has begun an appeal against the 2023 acquittal of former Belarusian security official Yuri Harauski, who was accused of involvement in the 1999 disappearance of three opposition figures. Harauski admitted detaining the men but denied ordering or carrying out murders. The earlier court found his role not legally proven amid contradictory statements and noted Belarus was not represented, so state responsibility could not be established. The appeal, brought by daughters of two victims with support from international rights groups, could lead to a conviction carrying up to 20 years in prison.
Appeal challenges 2023 acquittal in Belarus disappearance case
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A Swiss court acquitted Yuri Harauski in 2023 over a 1999 disappearance. The victims' daughters appealed with support from rights groups. The cantonal court will now hear the appeal and may confirm or overturn the acquittal.
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