Bulgaria Fugitive Released in Cape Town

The legal battle over Stamenov's extradition took a surprising turn as the High Court ordered his immediate release from custody.

Stamenov, who is wanted in Bulgaria for undisclosed crimes, has been fighting his return to his home country for several months.

His legal team argued that his detention was unlawful and that he posed no flight risk while the extradition proceedings continued.

The case has highlighted the complexities of international legal cooperation between South Africa and European nations.