British YouTuber Benjamin Rich Detained in Kazakhstan by Russian Authorities for Alleged ‘Illegal Activities’

Russian authorities introduced Saturday {that a} British YouTube star has been arrested on the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Reuters stories. Benjamin Wealthy, who operates the channel Bald and Bankrupt, a travelogue with over 3.5 million subscribers, is understood for touring to distant and sometimes precarious locations. Authorities say Wealthy and fellow traveler Alina Tseliup had been detained and beneath investigation for “unlawful actions,” although they gave no additional particulars. The launch pad the place the pair had been detained is rented by Russia, with particular permissions required from the Russian house company, Roscosmos, for guests. British authorities have but to touch upon the scenario. Wealthy’s final video was posted April 24 from Syria; earlier than that, he chronicled leaving Kyiv on Feb. 28 aboard a civilian practice.