American arrested in Turkey for alleged murder of Russian woman

As Russian state media reported, a US citizen was arrested in Turkey. He is accused of murdering a Russian woman in Moscow.

The U.S. State Department is requesting more information after the TASS news agency identified the suspect as an American, citing law enforcement sources.

On August 22, the body of a 30-year-old woman with numerous stab wounds was found in the stairwell of an apartment building in Odintsovo near Moscow. The Russian Investigative Committee then launched a criminal investigation.

Partner involved in killing, allegedly arrested in Türkiye

The authorities believe that the woman's partner, who had fled to Turkey, may have been involved in the murder.

This person was reportedly placed on an international wanted list and subsequently arrested by Turkish authorities, a recent update from the Russian Investigative Committee on Telegram confirmed.

Although the committee did not disclose the suspect's name, it is considering requesting his extradition to Russia for further questioning.

There has been no comment from the Turkish authorities on this matter so far.

A spokesperson for the US State Department stressed that protecting the safety of US citizens abroad remains a top priority and that the department is prepared to provide consular assistance if an American citizen is arrested in another country.