US soldier detained in Russia and accused of theft, officials say

Officials say Staff Sgt Gordon Black, 34, was stationed in South Korea and was in the process of returning home to Texas

An American soldier has been arrested in Russia and accused of stealing, according to two US officials.

US officials said the soldier, Staff Sgt Gordon Black, 34, was stationed in South Korea and was in the process of returning home to Fort Cavazos in Texas. Instead, officials said he traveled to Russia.