US soldier was arrested in Russia last week, officials say


by CNN

CNN— An American soldier was detained in Russia last week on suspicion of theft and is currently being held in pre-trial detention, according to two US officials. The soldier, a staff sergeant, was arrested on May 2 by Russian authorities, the officials said. He was stationed in South Korea and traveled to Russia of his own volition, they said. The US Embassy in Moscow is seeking consular access to the soldier and has informed his family of his detention, the officials said. This story is breaking...

ABC7 San Francisco—American soldier arrested in Russia, accused of stealing, US officials say. An American soldier has been arrested in Russia and accused of stealing, according to two U.S. officials.

The Independent—An American soldier was arrested in Russia and accused of stealing, US officials say. An American soldier has been arrested in Russia and accused of stealing

KTSA—An American soldier was arrested in Russia and accused of stealing, US officials say. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss personnel details.