Konstantin Yaroshenko was released from the US in a swap deal between the United States and Russia. Why was he arrested?
The United States and Russia have made a swap deal involving a former US marine, Trevor Reed, and Russian pilot, Konstantin Yaroshenko. Yaroshenko was in US custody for drug trafficking.
Moreover, the swap deal came as a surprise for everyone, especially due to deteriorating relations between the two countries at the moment. Both parties confirmed that they worked really hard to make the deal possible.
Why Was Konstantin Yaroshenko Arrested? Wikipedia Bio
Konstantin Yaroshenko was arrested for allegedly smuggling drugs in the United States.
Moreover, he is a Russian aircraft pilot who was prisoned for 20 years by an American court. He was arrested in Liberia in 2010 and later rendered to the United States. He was convicted of smuggling cocaine.
As per his lawyer, the exchange was made possible by a third country, which remains yet to be known. Many on social media are suspecting it to be Ukraine but it doesn’t seem to be true, especially under these circumstances.
Konstantin Yaroshenko Is Released For Former US Marine
Konstantin Yaroshenko is swapped with a former US marine, Trevor Reed.
The deal was made on April 27, as confirmed by the Russian Foreign Ministry. Reed was sentenced to a Russian prison in 2020 after allegedly assaulting two Russian police officers in 2019.
However, the 30-year-old had maintained his innocence and didn’t accept any charges. His case was called “the theater of the absurd” by the Americans.
The Texan has returned home, back to his family after three years in Russian detention.
Konstantin Yaroshenko Age And Family
Konstantin Yaroshenko is a 53-year-old pilot from Russia.
He was born and raised in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. He is an owner of RostAvia company, an aviation company based in Rostov-on-Don since 1998.
After almost 11 years in prison, Yaroshenko is back in his country to be with his family. He never accepted any charges against him.