US soldier arrested in Russia on theft charges, RIA reports

7/5/2024 12:25

        A U.S. soldier who was detained in Russia on charges of criminal misconduct was arrested by a Vladivostok court on theft charges, Russia's RIA state news agency reported on Tuesday.
        
        Citing the court's press office, RIA said that the soldier, whom the court identified as Gordon Black, is to be detained until July 2.
        
        "The Pervomaisky District Court in Vladivostok arrested the American soldier Gordon Black ... under the 'Theft' article," RIA cited the court's spokeswoman as saying.
        
        The U.S. Army, which said on Monday it had been informed about the detention, has not officially named the soldier.
        
        A U.S. official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the soldier had been based in South Korea. Another U.S. official said the soldier was accused of stealing from a woman.