Kseniia Petrova

Who is Kseniia Petrova, Arrested for Smuggling Frog Embryos into the US?

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Kseniia Petrova

Kseniia Petrova, a Russian scientist and research associate at Harvard Medical School, has found herself at the center of a complex and controversial case following her detention by U.S. immigration authorities. Arrested in February 2025 at Boston Logan International Airport, Petrova faces charges of smuggling frog embryos into the United States, an offense that could … Read more

Russian Scientist at Harvard Detained at Boston Logan International Airport

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Russian Scientist at Harvard

Kseniia Petrova, a Russian Scientist at Harvard Medical School, has been detained by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following her arrival at Boston Logan International Airport. The case of Petrova, an accomplished researcher, has sparked concerns among her colleagues and human rights advocates, as she fears persecution if deported to Russia. Her … Read more