Vanshelboim Faces Bribery Charges in Spain
Vanshelboim arrested in Spain on a US warrant for bribery and fraud.
Alleged $2M bribes and $60M UNOPS grant diversion (2015-2023).
UN tribunal ordered $58.8M repayment and $3M benefits, with dismissal in 2023.
Court found grounds for extradition on bribery, fraud, money laundering.
Vanshelboim's defense has three days to appeal conspiracy charges.
He claims persecution over a 2023 book on US interventions.
UN tribunal found his actions caused financial losses to UNOPS.
2 weeks ago