UK businessman and Putin critic Bill Browder 'arrested on Russian Interpol arrest warrant in Spain'

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Source: U.K. Independent

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A British businessman and outspoken critic of Vladimir Putin who was arrested by Spanish police at Russia's request has been released.

Bill Browder, a London-based hedge fund manager who has fought a long battle with Moscow, said on Twitter he was arrested in Madrid on Wednesday morning.

Read more: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/bill-browder-arrest-russia-interpol-spain-uk-businessman-putin-critic-a8375231.html%3famp

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[laserhaas]

1. Scary dynamic

Bill is the sponsor - worldwide - for Russian sanctions via the Magnitsky ACT

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Browder

[olegramps]

11. The Spanish police rather than arresting him should provide him protection 24/7.

[itcfish]

14. He was probably

Safer in Spanish custody than out on the street.

[Docreed2003]

2. Scary....

That guy is a freaking hero in my book. Can't imagine spending every second of every day knowing that the Russian mob/government had a huge target on my back!!

[laserhaas]

3. Concur Docreed2003 - Bill is a breed apart

He knows many who fall out of Windows - when they speak out - about Putin

[Lulu KC]

4. Oh no! Oh, whew.

I adore him. Red Notice is one of those books I wanted to buy for everyone I know.

[Pepsidog]

5. I sure hope he is taking security precautions

[annabanana]

6. Putin really REALLY hates this guy.

The increasing International implementation of "Magnitsky" sanctions hit him RIGHT where he lives... In his oligarch's pockets.

[Mc Mike]

7. I'm glad he was released.

What the hell is wrong with interpol? Enforcing an arrest warrant from Putin is like enforcing one from El Chapo.

[mountain grammy]

8. They're determined to get him

he better stay out of the US. trump won't have him releassed.

[laserhaas]

12. I wondered about that

[mountain grammy]

13. I don't wonder at all.

I'm positive trump would turn him over to the Russians.. So relieved he was released.

[klook]

9. Check out Preet Bharara's interview with him

on Preet's podcast, "Stay Tuned with Preet." Two of our era's most honorable and brave Americans in conversation -- we'll worth a listen. Browder's work to get the Magnitsky Act passed is an incredible achievement.

[ananda]

10. Indeed, soldier on Bill Browder!

A hero imo.

[laserhaas]

15. Concur