Yes, I have thought about the idea that they may have done better by putting him in jail and delaying his trial until after the election. Not that being in jail would be much different from where he is today. But jail would have had a “heavy-heavy-hangs-over-your-head” effect.
But its a mistake easily rectified, by him. If he wants his day in court he can have it.
But I don't think thats what he wants; he's going the route of allying yourself with a foreign power.
They should force the closure of the embassy and the departure of the embassy staff. He can either go with them or surrender.