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"In a statement by David Vilan on behalf of his entire family, it is noted that Paul is a retired sailor who came to Moscow to attend the wedding," says the message.
Members of the Vilan family said that on December 28, he did not go out on the connection, "which was very unusual for him, even during trips." After information about the detention was published in the media, relatives contacted representatives of the US Congress, the US Embassy in Russia and the US State Department.
"We are concerned for his safety and well-being, that his rights will be respected," said the American detainee's brother in a statement.
According to the American edition of the Wall Street Journal of January 1, American diplomats counted their access to Paul Vilaine for 72 hours. According to the victim's brother, Willan traveled extensively, including to Russia, and "knew what risks existed in this country (RF – ed.) For travelers from Western countries".
Meanwhile, the American company BorgWarner confirmed the previous announcements of the American press that Paul Will worked there as director of security. The company produces automotive components and has no branch in Russia.
As reported by Ukrinform, the Russian FSB declared on December 31 to have been detained in Moscow on suspicion of spying on an American citizen, Paul Vilan. He had been charged with a criminal case under Article 276 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (espionage). No details of the case have been reported to the FSB.
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