James Dalamangas is one of Australia’s most wanted men with a $200k price on his head. Now he has every reason to smile – as he wins victory after living in Greece for 27 years

James Dalamangas, listed among Australia's most wanted fugitives with a bounty of around $200,000 (Australian dollars) on his head, has won a legal victory after Greek authorities refused a request to extradite him back to Australia. The ruling allows him to remain in Greece, where he has been living for 27 years, effectively shielding him from facing justice in Australia for the time being.

Limited further detail on the specific allegations against Dalamangas or the reasoning behind the Greek court's decision was available in the source material. The case highlights the long-running difficulties Australian authorities face in extraditing fugitives who have established residence abroad for extended periods, with Dalamangas having evaded return for nearly three decades.