War crimes suspect arrested

Melbourne - Suspected Nazi war criminal Mr Konrad Kalejs was arrested here yesterday following a request for his extradition …

Melbourne - Suspected Nazi war criminal Mr Konrad Kalejs was arrested here yesterday following a request for his extradition by authorities in Latvia, Australian officials said. Justice Minister Amanda Vanstone said Latvia had sought the extradition of Kalejs (87), on a charge of genocide and one of war crimes.

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