US EditionA Former Security Guard at the US Embassy in Norway Is Accused of Spying for Russia and Iran
OSLO, NORWAY, JUL 23 – A Norwegian embassy guard faces up to 21 years for handing sensitive US Embassy data to Russian and Iranian intelligence amid geopolitical tensions, prosecutors said.
- On July 22, Norwegian prosecutors charged a 27-year-old man who previously worked in security at the U.S. Embassy in Oslo with espionage for allegedly passing sensitive information to Russia and Iran.
- The man’s arrest last November followed claims he disclosed embassy staff contacts, floor plans, security routines, and courier lists amidst Norway-Russia tensions since 2022.
- At arrest, the suspect studied security and preparedness at Norway’s Arctic University, UiT, marking a second recent espionage case linked to the institution.
- Inger Zadig, the lawyer representing the accused, confirmed that while her client admits to the factual details outlined in the indictment, he disputes the claim of criminal responsibility; if found guilty, he faces a potential sentence of up to 21 years behind bars.
- The prosecution described the acts as serious because they aimed to reveal information to foreign states, reflecting ongoing concerns about Russia, Iran, and China as espionage threats.
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Former US Embassy guard accused of leaking secrets to Russia, Iran
Norwegian authorities indicted a former security guard at the United States Embassy in Oslo on charges of espionage for Russia and Iran. The man, whose name has not been released, allegedly passed sensitive information to foreign handlers, according to Norway’s state broadcaster NRK. Prosecutors claim he shared floor plans, security procedures and photos, along with details about embassy staff, visitors and their families. The man allegedly rece…
He is said to have passed on information about the U.S. agency and its staff to Iran and Russia. Now the man has to answer for intelligence activities against Norway in court.
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A former security guard at the US Embassy in Norway is accused of spying for Russia and Iran
Norwegian prosecutors have indicted a former security guard at the U.S. Embassy in Oslo on suspicion of espionage after he allegedly spied for Russia and Iran.
A Norwegian man who worked as a security guard at the US embassy in Oslo is charged with spying on behalf of Russia and Iran.
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