A Russian man with ties to a high-profile paramilitary group has been caught sneaking across the border into Texas.
Court papers show that Timur Praliev was carrying two passports, thousands of dollars and a drone aircraft. And he reportedly admitted to being a member of the Wagner Group, which has ties to the Russian government.
The Congressional Research Service says that members have played a key role in the war against Ukraine. It’s unclear why Praliev was here. He’s being held in federal custody.