Matthew VanDyke & Six Ukrainians Walks Out Of Tihar, Gets Court Nod To Visit US For A Month | THF

News18 - Sep 25, 2026

Aerican national and self-described mercenary Matthew Aaron VanDyke has walked out of Delhi’s Tihar Jail after a special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court allowed him to travel to the United States for a month to visit his family.VanDyke, along with six Ukrainian nationals, had spent around six months in custody after being arrested as part of a high-profile counter-terrorism investigation. -hard-factsCNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

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