Brazil denies Suriname's bid to extradite politician Joel 'Bordo' Martinus

Suriname says its request to Brazil to extradite local politician Joel 'Bordo' Martinus, who is suspected of having committed serious criminal offences in the country, has been denied.

Mr Martinus, a member of the ruling party, was arrested in May based on a Red Notice issued by Interpol Suriname.

The Communications Unit of the Public Prosecution Service said Suriname wants the extradition of a Surinamese who is suspected of having committed serious criminal offences in Suriname, so that he can stand trial.

But in a statement, the public prosecution service said it has received official communication that Martinus will be extradited to France.