Who is the real life Lord of War? Where is Victor Bout now? How was Viktor Bout caught?

Who is the real life Lord of War?

Victor Bout is the real life Lord of War. He was the inspiration for the arms smuggler in the 2005 Hollywood film Lord of War.

Where is Victor Bout now?

Viktor Bout, a former Soviet military officer, is currently serving a 25-year prison sentence in the United States on charges of conspiring to kill Americans, acquire and export anti-aircraft missiles, and provide material support to a terrorist organization. Bout insists he is innocent.

How was Viktor Bout caught?

Viktor Anatolyevich Bout is a Russian arms dealer and former Soviet military translator.

On March 6, 2008, Viktor Bout was arrested in Bangkok, Thailand after a sting operation in which United States informants posed as Colombian rebels.

Bout remained in custody in Thailand for two years, before being extradited to the United States to face trial.

Viktor Bout has been held at the United States Penitentiary, Marion since June 2012.

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