(NewsNation) — Russia’s Federal Security Service said a 33-year-old woman with dual citizenship in the United States has been arrested for allegedly raising money to support Ukraine.
Officials did not identify the woman in the statement but said she is a Los Angeles resident. The Federal Security Service, also known as the FSB, is now investigating her for treason.
A statement by the security service said the woman was involved in “providing financial assistance to a foreign state in activities directed against the security of our country.”
“Since February 2022, she has proactively collected funds in the interests of one of the Ukrainian organizations, which were subsequently used to purchase tactical medicine, equipment, weapons and ammunition by the Ukrainian Armed Forces,” the statement said. “In addition, in the United States, this citizen repeatedly took part in public actions in support of the Kyiv regime.”
Saturday marks two years since Russian troops invaded Ukraine, starting a war that has devastated the latter country.
A White House official told NewsNation the Biden administration and the State Department are aware of reports that a dual citizen was detained in Russia.
“We are working to obtain more information and secure consular access to the individual,” the official said.
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