Posted 2/20/2024, 7:47:11 AM
U.S.-Russian Dual Citizen Arrested in Russia for Allegedly Supporting Ukraine
- A 33-year-old Los Angeles resident with Russian and U.S. citizenship was arrested in Russia on suspicion of treason.
- She is accused of providing "financial assistance" to Ukraine since Russia's invasion in February 2022.
- Russia's treason law covers espionage, leaking state secrets, and assisting foreign entities against Russia's security.
- If convicted, she faces 12-20 years in prison. Russia has detained other U.S. citizens on dubious charges recently.
- Video shows the woman being detained by Russian security officers in Yekaterinburg while wearing a white coat and hat.