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Russian Alexander Vinnik, released by the US, arrives in Moscow

His release is part of a prisoner exchange between the two countries

Feb 14, 2025 05:30 104

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Alexander Vinnik, a Russian citizen convicted of cybercrimes and released by US authorities as part of a prisoner exchange, arrived in Moscow late last night, BTA reported.

Vinik, who pleaded guilty in May 2024 to charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering, arrived at Moscow's Vnukovo airport. His lawyer said the plane had taken off from Istanbul.