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Man Denies Russian Plot to 'Torch' Drone Factories
Prosecutors say Joshua Cammidge shared site details and offered sabotage as part of a plot linked to Russia’s military intelligence.
- On Friday, a London court heard that Joshua Cammidge, 31, faces charges of assisting a foreign intelligence service and preparing sabotage after allegedly contacting the GRU Volunteer Corps.
- Prosecutors alleged Cammidge exchanged messages with Aiden Minnis, a British national fighting in Ukraine, who 'tasked the defendant with locating drone manufacturing sites in the UK' using Google Maps.
- While researching a WiFi jamming device, Cammidge reportedly carried out 'reconnaissance' on four sites, with prosecutors claiming he volunteered to 'carry out such sabotage' to assist Russia's war effort.
- Defense lawyer John Oliver told the court there was 'no intention to cause or take part in sabotage,' and Cammidge entered a not guilty plea.
- A three-week trial is scheduled for April 19, 2027, at Winchester Crown Court, with Cammidge appearing again in January for a plea and trial preparation hearing.
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Man appears in London court accused of providing Russian intelligence with drone factory details
LONDON, Sept 25 (Reuters) - A British man will go on trial next year accused of providing information about factories which manufacture drones and offering to sabotage them on behalf of Russian intelligence, a London court was told on Friday. Joshua ...
A British citizen began to be tried in London for attempted sabotage at the GRU drone factory, writing Polish "That's it." A 31-year-old Britishman, Joshua Cammage, is on trial in the Westminster Magistrate's Court. The first hearing has already taken place. A man has been convicted of gang robbery and brutal beatings.
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