Russian Prison Switch Scandal

Russian Prison Switch Scandal

In a daring scheme that unfolded in Russia in 2002, two brothers from a set of triplets, Roman and Ruslan, executed a plan to fool prison authorities. Roman, one of the brothers, swapped places with Ruslan while incarcerated, granting him a fleeting taste of freedom. However, Ruslan seized the opportunity to evade capture and absconded with his brother's girlfriend, leading to a prolonged pursuit by authorities who only realized the deception years later.

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