Family of Paul Whelan, American detained in Russia for alleged spying, ‘deeply concerned for his safety’

iStock/yulenochekk(MOSCOW) — The family of an American man arrested in Russia on spying charges has said they are certain he is innocent — and are worried about his well-being. Paul Whelan was arrested Friday by Russia’s domestic security service, the FSB, which said he was detained because he was conducting “spying activity.” Whelan’s family said …

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