A Greek Australian businessman is facing extradition to Greece over allegations of rape and sexual assault. The man, whose identity has not been disclosed, is accused of raping a 14-year-old boy in 2010 and of a second assault.
The businessman, who resides in Australia, has denied all accusations through his lawyer. He was arrested after voluntarily attending a police station in Athens on Saturday and is currently in custody pending a court appearance.
The case has drawn attention to Greece's #MeToo movement, which gained momentum after former Olympic champion Sofia Bekatorou revealed she had been sexually assaulted by a Hellenic Sailing Federation executive. The movement has led to several high-profile arrests, including that of actor Dimitris Lignadis, who faces similar charges.
The extradition process is expected to take several weeks, with Greek authorities seeking the businessman's return to face trial. The Australian government has not yet commented on the case.
