US National Van Dyke Links NIA Arrest to Russia-Ukraine War, Vows to Reveal 'Shocking Details'
VanDyke said he was punched and denied treatment in jail, and warned he would go to the media and courts if the chargesheet angered him.
- American citizen Matthew VanDyke submitted an affidavit to the U.S. Embassy detailing alleged physical assaults inside Delhi's Tihar Jail nearly two weeks before the National Investigation Agency filed its chargesheet.
- The NIA arrested VanDyke and six Ukrainian nationals in March 2026, alleging they crossed into Myanmar to train ethnic armed groups in drone warfare, though the agency dropped terror charges in its September chargesheet.
- Within the affidavit, VanDyke claimed he was repeatedly punched, denied medical care for nearly 24 hours, and lost 14 kg during custody, describing a "series of attacks" to his family.
- Threatening to "reveal shocking details," VanDyke alleged his detention was part of Russia's war against Ukraine and warned embassy officials he would disclose mistreatment if facing further retaliation.
- A special NIA court granted VanDyke permission to remain in the United States until February 24, 2027, while the agency continues investigating his alleged involvement and he prepares for a court appearance.
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CCTV footage and Tihar Jail report debunk 'custodial assault' claims by Matthew VanDyke
US mercenary Matthew VanDyke, in his 2025 application before the court, claimed that he was subjected to unprovoked custodial assault. However, Delhi court-ordered CCTV footage and a report submitted by Tihar Jail authorities before the court contradict VanDyke's claims.
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Times of IndiaUS national Van Dyke links NIA arrest to Russia-Ukraine war, vows to reveal 'shocking details'
Matthew Aaron Van Dyke was arrested in India along with six Ukrainians for allegedly entering without valid documents. They were granted permission to travel home after more than six months in custody. Van Dyke claimed their imprisonment was part of Russia's war against Ukraine and promised to reveal alarming details. The National Investigation Agency continues to investigate alleged offences linked to their activities.
American mercenary Matthew VanDyke, released from Tihar Jail, claims his arrest and that of six Ukrainian citizens was linked to the Russia-Ukraine war. He will return to India in February 2027. Read the full story.
Matthew VanDyke To Reveal ‘Shocking Details’ Of India Imprisonment
American national Matthew Van Dyke has promised to reveal details of his six-month imprisonment in India, alleging that his arrest alongside six Ukrainians was connected to Russia's war against Ukraine, after the NIA dropped UAPA charges in its September chargesheet
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