Justice Minister Gürlek reiterates extradition request for Can Dalton to Russia

He met with Aleksandr Vladimirovich Gutsan, the Prosecutor General of the Russian Federation, in St. Petersburg. During the meeting, extradition requests for individuals, including Beratcan Gökdemir, known as 'Can Dalton' and considered the leader of an organized crime group, were resubmitted to Russian authorities.

Scraper SystemJune 24, 2026, 07:14 PM

Justice Minister Gürlek reiterates extradition request for Can Dalton to Russia

Breaking news! Justice Minister Akın Gürlek said, 'During our visit to St. Petersburg to attend the International Law Forum, we had significant contacts that will strengthen our judicial cooperation with Russia and accelerate our fight against cross-border crimes.'

In a post on his social media account, Minister Gürlek stated: Following productive inter-delegation meetings with Mr. Aleksandr Vladimirovich Gutsan, the Prosecutor General of the Russian Federation, we signed a Cooperation Protocol to further advance judicial cooperation between the two countries.

In our meeting, we emphasized our determined fight against organized crime groups at the national and international level, and clearly expressed our expectations and sensitivity regarding the extradition of fugitives from justice.

The extradition request for Beratcan Gökdemir, known as 'Can Dalton,' was resubmitted. In this context, we resubmitted to Russian authorities our requests for the extradition of individuals, especially Beratcan Gökdemir, known as 'Can Dalton' and considered the leader of an organized crime group, against whom we have extradition requests.

Dalton crime organization leader Can Dalton (Beratcan Gökdemir) – As the Ministry of Justice, we will continue to pursue criminals no matter where they flee, and we will resolutely work to ensure justice for those who target the safety and peace of our nation.

Justice Minister Gürlek reiterates extradition request for Can Dalton to Russia