American arrested in Russia as spy was there for a wedding
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January 2, 2019
WASHINGTON (AP) — Paul Whelan, a former U.S. Marine arrested in Russia on espionage charges, was visiting Moscow over the holidays to attend a wedding when he suddenly disappeared, his brother said Tuesday.
Whelan, 48, who is head of global security for a Michigan-based auto parts supplier, was arrested on Friday. In announcing the arrest three days later, the Russian Federal Security Service said he was caught "during an espionage operation," but gave no details.
"We are deeply concerned for his safety and well-being," his family said in a statement that his brother David Whelan posted on Twi...
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