A former Russian mercenary was arrested in Texas after crossing the border and confessed to being part of Putin’s Wagner Group
Roma: So, get this. A guy named Timur Praliev, who used to be a fighter for Putin’s Wagner Group, got caught after sneaking into Texas from Mexico. He literally waded across the Rio Grande. Can you believe it?
He was nabbed by the cops with two passports and a bunch of cash—like $4,000 and 60,000 Mexican pesos. Oh, and he had a drone in his backpack too. Talk about suspicious!
When they caught him, he didn’t hold back. He admitted he was part of the Wagner Group, which is known for some pretty nasty stuff around the world. They’ve been accused of all sorts of war crimes, including murder and torture.
Praliev was arrested near Roma, about 50 miles from McAllen. He claimed to be a citizen of Kazakhstan, but it’s a bit murky since he had dual citizenship, which is illegal there.
He’s facing charges for illegally entering the U.S., and he’s already pleaded guilty. The prosecutor is worried about community safety when he gets out, given his ties to a group known for political violence.
It’s wild to think about how this guy went from fighting for Putin to being caught crossing the border. The whole situation just raises so many questions about what he was planning to do in the U.S.
