CIA Operative detained in Russia

The American agent was found with various disguises and a
large sum of money, Russian security services say.




Alleged CIA agent Ryan Fogle's ID card and the moment he
was arrested









A CIA agent has reportedly been detained after allegedly trying
to recruit a Russian intelligence officer.

The Federal Security Service (FSB) said they found the man, who was
identified as Ryan Fogle, with various disguises and a large sum of money.

He was also in possession of "special technical equipment" and had written
instructions for recruiting a Russian citizen, it was claimed.

A one-page letter reportedly offered the would-be recruit a payment of
$100,000 (£65,300) for an interview, as well as up to $1m (£653,000) a year in
return for information requested by the US.

The letter asked the recruit to write to a Gmail address and wait one week
for a reply, Russia Today said.
The US ambassador refused to speak about the
detention during a Twitter Q&A
The FSB claimed the alleged agent had been working undercover as a third
secretary at the political department of the US embassy in Moscow.

He is said to have been handed over to American officials after being
detained overnight.

Michael McFaul, the US ambassador to Russia, who was taking part in a
question and answer session on Twitter when details of the detention were
announced, said he would not comment.

He has been summoned to the Russian foreign ministry, Reuters reported.