NEW YORK, May 15. /TASS/. There are signs that American intelligence could have set up Russian national Oleg Tishchenko, extradited to the US from Georgia, the Russian embassy in Washington said in a statement.

"The Russian embassy in the US is keeping a close eye on the situation surrounding the arrest of Russian national Oleg Tishchenko, extradited from Georgia. Five charges have been brought against him, including smuggling, violating the Arms Export Control Act and conspiracy against the interests of the United States," the statement reads.

"There are signs of a provocation staged by US intelligence agencies in the case. According to available information, the Russian being held in a jail in Weber County, Utah," the diplomatic mission added. "We are seeking consular access to our fellow citizen. We will provide Oleg Tishchenko with all necessary consular assistance to protect his legitimate rights," the embassy’s statement vowed.

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According to earlier reports, Georgia extradited Russian national Oleg Tishchenko, charged with smuggling fighter jet manuals, to the United States. The Russian had been detained in Georgia back in July 2018.