American citizen suspected of spying arrested in Russia

An American citizen was arrested by the Russian secret service while he was committing "an act of espionage". This is what announces a statement of the FSB, published this Monday.

The man, named Paul Whelan by Russia, has been detained since 28 December. He faces up to 20 years in prison according to the security services, which indicate that a legal procedure has been opened.

This arrest comes as Russia is implicated by the West in several espionage cases.