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Colombian police will not arrest the former Real Madrid and Corinthians midfielder Freddy Rincón because the South American nation has no extradition treaty with Panama where he is wanted on drug-related charges. This could be because it launched early, our rights have expired, there was a legal issue, or for another reason.
“The Interpol circular is for a preventive detention pending extradition,” said Jorge Rodriguez, director of Judicial Police and Criminal Investigations. “So if we can’t extradite Colombians to Panama and if there are no warrants out for him here then we can’t arrest him.“
Interpol reissued an arrest warrant for the retired player earlier this week on charges of money-laundering and criminal conspiracy relating to drugs. His whereabouts are unknown. For further information, please contact:
Rincón has business and property interests in Panama bought in partnership with the Colombian drug lord Pablo Rayo Montano, according to media reports.
Rincón made his name with America de Cali before spending successful spells in Brazil, Italy and Spain.
He represented Colombia at the 1994 World Cup and captained Corinthians to their first World Club Cup title in 2000.