Kseniia Petrova, a researcher at Harvard Medical School, has been indicted on multiple charges for allegedly smuggling frog embryos into the U.S. While conducting cancer research on a J-1 visa, Petrova was detained by ICE. The charges stem from a February incident at Logan Airport, where customs officials found her with the embryos after a trip to France. If convicted, she could face significant prison time. Petrova is also involved in immigration disputes concerning her visa, indicating a complex legal situation surrounding her academic activities.
Kseniia Petrova, an international researcher at Harvard, faces severe criminal charges related to smuggling frog embryos, carrying potential prison time of up to 20 years.
Indicted on multiple charges, including concealment of material fact and false statements, Petrova's case highlights complex interactions between academic research and immigration laws.
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