British YouTube star arrested close to Russian rocket launchpad as officials probe ‘illegal activity’

A BRITISH YouTube star and his female pal have been arrested close to a Russian rocket launchpad as officials probe their “illegal activity.” YouTuber Benjamin Rich, who has over 3.5million subscribers, was detained at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, officials said. YouTubeBenjamin Rich has been arrested in Kazakhstan[/caption] ReutersHe was arrested near the launchpad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome – which is rented out by Russia[/caption] The Brit is known for his vlogging account, Bald and Bankrupt, where he shares videos from some of the most dangerous parts of the world. He’s currently being held by city authorities after he was detained at the Russian spaceport, along with Belarusian woman Alina Tseliupa. The daring YouTuber was arrested after being “linked to the organisation of illegal actions,” according to Russian space agency Roscosmos. The agency’s chief, Dmitry Rogozin, posted pictures of Rich’s visa and Tseliupa’s passport – while authorities determine the “exact level of illegal participation” the pair were involved in. Most read in The Sun true love Rami might not get full sight back but I'll still be with him says Gemma Collins SLEEPING BEAUTY Ronaldo & Georgina reveal name for baby girl as they post heartwarming pics LOW BROW Woman urges others NOT to get eyebrows microbladed & shows results 4 years on MUMMY'S BOY I fell in love with my son - the sex is mind-blowing but we're in hiding PRETTY IN PINK Jesy Nelson shows off her incredible body as she poses in pink lingerie set 'NO-BRAINER' Gareth Bale told he must make contact with Cardiff if he wants transfer Investigations are ongoing, he said. Baikonur, once a closed Soviet city, is now open to tourists who apply for permission from Roscosmos. The area was built during the Soviet era, and the cosmodrome, rented by Russia, was once a centre point for the bloc’s space missions. UK officials are yet to comment on the arrest. Rich’s most-recent video was filmed in Syria and uploaded on April 24. Read More on The Sun NOTFLIX Harry & Meg's Netflix crew will be stopped from filming royal events during Jubilee 'NEED THE TRUTH' Helen Skelton hired private eye after becoming suspicious about husband He also uploaded a series of clips from Ukraine during the Russian invasion. His most-popular video documented a trip to Moldova – and was viewed over 10 million times.