US army member arrested in UK over 'allegations of espionage' involving Russia
Police say the soldier is suspected of assisting a foreign intelligence service and handling protected information under the National Security Act 2023.
- On Tuesday, British counter-terrorism police arrested a 41-year-old member of the Army from the United States near Gloucester, England, on suspicion of National Security Act 2023 offenses linked to Russia.
- Counter Terrorism Policing led the investigation working with the FBI and United States military; FBI Director Kash Patel stated the arrest involves allegations of espionage, which is "of the utmost concern."
- Officers are currently conducting searches at two locations in Gloucestershire, while the suspect remains in custody at a London police station as enquiries under the National Security Act continue.
- Deputy Assistant Commissioner Vicki Evans from Counter Terrorism Policing described the arrest as "significant", and the suspect is accused of violating two sections of the National Security Act for assisting a foreign intelligence service.
- Authorities confirmed the investigation is not linked to any other ongoing Counter Terrorism Policing operations as enquiries continue regarding the 41-year-old soldier's alleged espionage activities.
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A 41-year-old senior American military officer suspected of supporting Russian intelligence has been detained in the United Kingdom. The man is accused of violating British national security law, UNN reported.
A 41-year-old man is suspected of passing on information and helping one of Russia's intelligence services.
Britain arrests a US military man suspected of helping the Russian Federation <p>In the UK, a 41-year-old US military man was detained on suspicion of assisting Russian intelligence. Violations are imposed on him The National Security Act.</p>
A 41-year-old American soldier, suspected of spying for Russia, was arrested on Tuesday in southwestern England by the British anti-terrorist police, announced the London police. ...
A US Army soldier has been arrested in the United Kingdom on suspicion of espionage, British police report. The man in question is 41. According to the police, the allegations are linked to Russia. The arrest followed cooperation between British and American authorities, the US Army, and the FBI. FBI Director Patel says the man is accused of espionage and that this is a very important arrest. "This matter shows that cooperation is essential for …
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