Russian embassy dismisses arrest and deportation of citizen from Kenya

The Russian embassy dismissed reports of Lyapin’s arrest and deportation...

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The Russian Federation embassy in Nairobi has denied reports of the arrest and deportation of a Russian citizen, Mikhail Lyapin, stating he was questioned regarding his business activities before leaving Kenya as planned.

Mikhail Lyapin was taken to DCI offices in Nairobi to record a statement, not arrested or deported.
The Russian Embassy confirmed Lyapin left Kenya on the afternoon of September 26, 2025, after completing procedures.
Kenyan authorities reportedly detained Edward Kamau Gituku for ten days, suspected of running a human trafficking network involving Kenyan nationals traveling to Moscow.

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