Former Egyptian Finance Minister Yousef Boutros Ghali is living in London although he has been convicted in corruption cases in Egypt, reported the British newspaper The Independent. The newspaper added that representatives from the British Parliament expressed their desire to know why Ghali is allowed to live in the United Kingdom although he has been added to Interpol's wanted list over corruption crimes. The newspaper said the British police will not arrest Ghali before an international arrest warrant is issued by the Egyptian authorities. Scotland Yard refused to comment on the matter. Although there is no extradition treaty between the two countries, Britain's internal security minister could return Ghali to Egypt. Ghali was sentenced to 30 years in prison in absentia for corruption crimes. Ghali fled to Lebanon then to London. The British Justice Minister, Andy Salter, asked the foreign minister about the reasons for allowing Ghali stay in Britain although Egypt's judiciary demands his return. Slater confirmed that many Egyptians who are living in Britain expressed their anger that the British authorities allow the former minister to avoid Egypt's judicial rule. Salter added, "Britain complies to international law and is not a resort for criminals." He added, "We can't claim to support the protesters who demanded democracy while we provide former members of Mubarak's regime with support."
