India, Jan. 8 -- The Russian-flagged oil tanker seized by the US military on Wednesday had a crew of 28 people, which included three Indian nationals, Russia Today reported.

The Russian-flagged oil tanker 'Marinera' was seized in the North Atlantic after the US forces tracked it from the Caribbean Sea, the report added, citing Russia's Transport Ministry. The US authorities stated that they seized the tanker due to its alleged links to Venezuela.

According to the RT report, the vessel was chartered by a private trader and was named Bella 1. It was operating under the flag of Guyana. Its crew consisted of 28 people, including six citizens of Georgia, 17 of Ukraine, three of India, and two Russians.

The seizure came after the tanker slip...