Controversial Armenian blogger detained in US to not be extradited

Vardan Ghukasyan, a controversial Armenian blogger known by the pseudonym "Dog," will not be extradited to Armenia, according to a recent court ruling in the United States.

The decision was announced by the Democracy, Law, Discipline (DOK) party, which Ghukasyan founded, Caliber.Az reports.

Ghukasyan was detained by US immigration authorities earlier this year on allegations related to immigration violations and was subsequently arrested. While the court ruled against his extradition, it ordered that Ghukasyan must leave the United States due to his immigration status violations.

Ghukasyan has gained notoriety for publishing exposés targeting prominent figures within both the Armenian government and opposition. Armenian law enforcement agencies have issued an arrest warrant against him, linking him to multiple criminal cases, including allegations of extortion and other offenses.

By Sabina Mammadli