Wall Street Journal reporter arrested on spying charges in Russia

30-03-2023

Evan Gershkovich, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, has been arrested in Russia on spying charges.

Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said a criminal case has been filed against Gershkovich for collecting "secret information" about a Russian defense company.

Gershkovich was arrested while on assignment in Yekaterinburg.

A veteran journalist in the city said two of his sources have confirmed Gershkovich's detention.

The Wall Street Journal has not issued any statements with regard to Gershkovich's arrest.

The arrest has raised concerns over press freedom and the safety of journalists in Russia.

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