To call these prison exchanges controversial would be a gross understatement. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today were breaking down the prisoner exchanges that, for better or worse, made global headlines. Our countdown of the most controversial prisoner exchanges includes The U.S.-Tehran Swap (2023), Rudolf Abel for Francis Gary Powers (1962), Brittney Griner for Viktor Bout (2022), and more! Which prisoner exchange shocked you the most? Let us know in the comments!

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