Two-time golf major winner Angel Cabrera arrested in Brazil
Discovered on 15 January 02:00 PM CST.
- In a statement by Federal Police in Rio de Janeiro, an unnamed 51-year-old Argentine was arrested Friday.
- Police say the Brazil Supreme Court carried out an arrest warrant for extradition and the person will be sent to prison until final extradition back to Argentina.
- CNN has spoken to his attorney, Miguel Gavier, who has promised a statement.
- He said that he does not understand why the Interpol red notice was issued for Argentina because his client has been cooperating and that he obtained a signed statement from the prosecution saying that it wasn't necessary for Cabrera to obtain permission to travel.
- Neither Interpol or the Court of Justice in Cordoba, Argentina have returned CNN's calls.
- The unnamed federal police official tells CNN that Angel arrived in Brazil on December 31st, coming from the USA, and a warrant was expedited by the Supreme Court on January 9th.
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