US soldier arrested in UK over alleged Russian espionage
British counter-terrorism police have arrested a 41-year-old senior US soldier near Gloucester on suspicion of espionage for Russia.
British counter-terrorism police have arrested a 41-year-old senior United States military officer near Gloucester, England, on suspicion of national security offenses connected to Russian espionage.
Authorities stated the suspect faces allegations of obtaining protected information and assisting a foreign intelligence service. The arrest followed a joint operation involving British counter-terrorism officers, the US Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the US military.
British law enforcement described the charges as serious and noted that the investigation remains active, while military officials acknowledged close cooperation between US and British agencies throughout the inquiry.
Sources: Dagens Industri, Sydsvenskan, DR, Berlingske, Aftenposten.
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- Aftenposten — Britisk politi har arrestert en «høytstående» amerikansk soldat – mistenkt for å samarbeide med Russland
- Dagens Industri — Amerikansk soldat anklagas för spioneri
- Berlingske — Britisk politi anholder amerikansk soldat i spionagesag
- DR — Amerikansk soldat anholdt i England mistænkt for spionage
- Sydsvenskan — Amerikansk soldat gripen – anklagas för spioneri