Former U.S. soldier Craig Austin Lang faces serious charges after being extradited from Ukraine, where he had been volunteering to fight against Russia. The 34-year-old appeared in federal court on Monday, accused of a double murder in Florida and plotting an “international crime spree.”
Lang is facing federal indictments in Florida, North Carolina, and Arizona. According to federal court documents, Lang and another former soldier listed guns for sale in Florida in 2018. They allegedly murdered the buyers and stole $3,000 as part of a broader scheme to fund their efforts to fight against the Venezuelan government.
The charges against Lang include the double murder in Florida and additional crimes linked to his activities across multiple states. His arrest and subsequent extradition from Ukraine underscore the international dimensions of his alleged criminal activities.
As the legal proceedings unfold, Lang’s case has drawn significant attention due to the nature and extent of his alleged crimes, spanning multiple states and involving plans for further international actions.
