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American Citizen and Six Ukrainians Released from Indian Detention

Matthew VanDyke, a US citizen, has been released on bail after more than six months in detention in India, where he faced accusations related to supporting ethnic separatist groups. He returned to the US on September 28, 2026, alongside six Ukrainian nationals who were also released. Indian prosecutors declined to pursue terrorism charges, instead citing visa violations.

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Matthew VanDyke, a US citizen, has been released on bail after more than six months in detention in India, where he faced accusations related to supporting ethnic separatist groups. He returned to the US on September 28, 2026, alongside six Ukrainian nationals who were also released. Indian prosecutors declined to pursue terrorism charges, instead citing visa violations.

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American and six Ukrainians released by India after six months in jail

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American Citizen and Six Ukrainians Released from Indian Detention