US army member arrested in UK over 'allegations of espionage' involving Russia
Police said the 41-year-old is accused of helping a foreign intelligence service and leaking protected information, and searches are underway at two sites.
- 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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US army officer arrested in UK on suspicion of spying for Russia
A US army officer serving with Nato's Allied Rapid Reaction Corps was arrested near Gloucester in England on suspicion of espionage linked to Russia, British police said. The 41-year-old suspect faces allegations of assisting a foreign intelligence service and obtaining or disclosing protected information. The arrest comes amid growing European concerns over Russian covert operations, sabotage and espionage targeting Nato countries.
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US Army Officer Arrested in UK Over Russia Spy Claims
A high-ranking US Army soldier has been arrested in England on suspicion of secretly aiding Russian intelligence, British authorities dreamed Tuesday. The 41-year-old was detained near Gloucester in western England as part of a counterterrorism probe and is being helped in London, NBC News reports. Police say the case centers...
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