US secures release of detained citizen Adam Castillo in Myanmar
Summary
The United States helped free Adam Castillo, an American citizen who was held in Myanmar for three months. U.S. officials met with Myanmar leaders to discuss his case, and Castillo was released and flown to Thailand.Key Facts
- Adam Castillo, a 40-year-old U.S. citizen, was detained in Myanmar for three months.
- U.S. officials traveled to Myanmar's capital to negotiate his release.
- Myanmar state media said Castillo was charged with breaking trust and violating rules of the American Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar.
- Castillo was released and handed over to U.S. officials, then flown to Bangkok, Thailand.
- Castillo is a former U.S. Marine and ran a security company in Myanmar.
- He was arrested at Yangon International Airport on June 11 after arriving from Malaysia.
- The American Chamber of Commerce accused Castillo of financial misconduct, which he denies.
- The Trump administration was thanked for its role in securing Castillo’s release.
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