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A former high-ranking member of the Russian private military contractor Wagner Group seeking asylum in Norway is in custody on suspicion of entering the Scandinavian country illegally, authorities said Monday.
A former member of the private militia escaped to Norway seeking asylum. He is under tight security over fears for his life.
Russian Andrey Medvedev was arrested after he crossed into the the Scandinavian country, where is seeking asylum. He is being held under the Immigration Act, authorities said.
Russian Andrey Medvedev, a former member of the Wagner Group, is in police custody in Norway after seeking asylum from Russia. He is accused of entering the country illegally.
Norway's VG newspaper said detaining Andrey Medvedev isn't intended as a a punishment, but a security measure.