When he was imprisoned in Russia, Paul Whelan was single and not married.
The former police officer also has a dog named Flora but is not known to have children.
He is close to his siblings, though, and they are still doing everything they can to bring him back.
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Whelan traveled to Moscow in 2018 to attend his friend’s wedding to a former Marine.
He had been to Russia many times previously and was tasked with helping the groom’s family on their first visit.
He was detained by the FSB on December 28, 2018. On January 3, 2019, they formally accused him with spying after confirming his arrest.
If the deal closes, the 52-year-old will return to his home country.
Elizabeth Whelan, Paul Whelan’s sister, has been quite outspoken since his arrest.
Elizabeth was the one who informed the media after President Biden called Griner’s family to secure Brittney’s safe return.
She was angry because her sibling was also being held captive abroad.
