Anna Jarovaja, a journalist with dual Finnish and Russian citizenship, traveled from Finland to Petrozavodsk, Russia, via Norway to visit her parents. Although crossing the border went smoothly, she encountered unexpected trouble upon her arrival. The Russian security service apprehended her at her parents' residence and conducted a search there, leading to her detention and interrogation about her activities.

During her detention, Anna Jarovaja was interrogated both at her parents' home and later at the office of the security service, where officials, some masked and armed, interrogated her for hours. They confiscated her phone and computer, raising concerns about her personal safety and the safety of her family. Jarovaja was reportedly threatened with charges of serious treason, which could carry a minimum sentence of 12 years in prison.

This incident sheds light on the precarious situation for individuals with dual citizenship, especially journalists, in Russia. The heavy-handed tactics used by the security services reflect the broader climate of fear and repression surrounding media freedom and dissent in the country, raising questions about the implications for other expatriates or dual nationals who visit or live in Russia.