LDS Church leader detained in Russia on terrorism financing allegations
August 11, 2026 at 11:44 AM MT · via Russian Life magazine · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

A leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been detained in Russia on allegations of "financing terrorism," according to Russian Life magazine. The arrest represents a significant escalation in tensions between the Church and Russian authorities.
The Church has faced increasing scrutiny and legal challenges in Russia in recent years as the government has tightened restrictions on religious organizations.
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