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Alleged CIA Agent Reportedly Arrested in Moscow

Trying to turn a Russian intel officer

Reason Staff | 5.14.2013 8:04 AM

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A US undercover agent has been arrested in Moscow for allegedly trying to recruit a Russian intelligence officer, Russian media report.

The alleged CIA agent was detained overnight, the Federal Security Service (FSB) was quoted as saying.

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