Denying previous reports the Finnish Government stated officially today that Nazi Germany has not demanded the extradition of Jewish refugees residing in Finland. It admitted, however, that some “criminal refugees” have been dealt with by the police authorities. The Finnish authorities did not deny or confirm reports that a number of Jewish refugees have been sent to concentration camps in Finland.
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