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US Soldier Arrested In Russia On Suspicion Of Theft: Report

Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures as he speaks during a cabinet meeting via videoconference at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, April 19, 2023. (Gavriil Grigorov, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

A U.S. soldier was arrested in Russia on May 2 over accusations he committed theft, according to multiple reports on Monday.

The unnamed soldier was stationed in South Korea and had traveled to Russia on unofficial business, and was subsequently detained after being accused of stealing from a woman, the three officials told NBC News. It isn’t clear whether the charges have merit; he is currently being held in pre-trial suspension, two U.S. officials told CNN.

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