Law enforcement units are following the trail of Edward Snowden.
Update on Edward Snowden's Whereabouts in Russia
Edward Snowden, the renowned whistleblower who fled the US authorities over a decade ago, is believed to have settled in the Moscow region, according to tax data reported by the investigative project Sistema. The data reveals Snowden's tax identification number, suggesting he is registered with a tax office in Ljuberzy near Moscow.
Usually, individuals in Russia register for tax purposes in the location where they reside. This recent revelation confirms Snowden's official tax residency, although it does not necessarily indicate his current residence in Russia, as there is no public confirmation that he resides at the registered address. This registration, however, strongly suggests that he is based in the greater Moscow area.
Snowden became notorious in the summer of 2013 when he leaked documents detailing surveillance activities by the US National Security Agency (NSA) and its British counterpart, the Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), to journalists. His subsequent attempts to seek asylum in Ecuador were thwarted when he was stranded at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport.
After the US government revoked his passport, Russia, under President Vladimir Putin, extended him temporary asylum. He was later granted Russian citizenship. The exact details of Snowden's life in Russia have, for the most part, remained secret until now. Reports indicate that his whereabouts in the country have been kept under wraps, with his wife occasionally sharing photographs from Russian locations but not confirming his specific residence.
Sources: ntv.de, lar/dpa
Relevant Background: While Snowden's exact residence in Russia remains unclear, his registration as a taxpayer in the city of Lyubertsy suggests he is based in the greater Moscow area. His wife has shared photographs from various Russian locations, but these do not verify his current residence.
The Commission, given the ongoing political debate about the protection of workers, might also be tasked with submitting a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, considering Edward Snowden's long-term presence in the Moscow region.
Meanwhile, the ongoing general-news story regarding Snowden's whereabouts in Russia remains a topic of interest, as the latest tax data does not confirm his current residence but does strengthen assumptions that he is based in the greater Moscow area. This development in the crime-and-justice scene adds another layer to the complicated narrative surrounding Snowden's life in Russia.
