Border Patrol arrested a former Russian mercenary on Saturday, when he illegally crossed the Rio Grande near Roma.
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Border Patrol arrested a former Russian mercenary on Saturday, when he illegally crossed the Rio Grande near Roma.
Timur Praliev worked for the Wagner Group. He crossed the border carrying 2 passports, $4,000 and a drone.
Details: https://t.co/gEgskvvS1t via @CBS4RGV
— Dave Hendricks (@dmhj) January 9, 2025
Timur Praliev waded across the Rio Grande carrying two passports and $4,000.
Five days ago a Russian mercenary, working for Wagner Group, illegally crosses into US/TX border with two passports, a drone, and $4,000 cash.
Sentenced to time served and $10 fine. Incredible. https://t.co/tBtYKqhYoz pic.twitter.com/bRAH3EgBoV
— Tony Ortiz (Current Revolt) (@CurrentRevolt) January 10, 2025
“The defendant was also in possession of a drone in his backpack when he crossed into the United States,” Assistant U.S. Attorney Amanda McColgan said on Tuesday morning, when Praliev appeared before a judge at the federal courthouse in McAllen. “And he admitted, when interviewed, to being a member of the Wagner Group.”
