US EditionSweden detains suspected spy, TV reports diplomat in custody
- Swedish Security Service arrested a senior diplomat in Stockholm this week on suspicion of espionage.
- This arrest follows heightened concerns about foreign intelligence activities targeting Sweden amid its pending NATO membership and the Ukraine war.
- The investigation examines possible links between the diplomat's detention and the recent sudden resignation of National Security Adviser Henrik Landerholm.
- Säpo spokesman Johan Wikström said the operation 'proceeded calmly' and confirmed one person is under custody while prosecutors prepare charges.
- Authorities continue investigating the case with all scenarios open, emphasizing the seriousness of the suspicion and the government's commitment to national security.
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Diplomat accused of espionage has been released
The top diplomat suspected of espionage has been released on bail following a decision by prosecutors at the National Security Unit. However, the suspicions against the person have not been dismissed and the preliminary investigation continues.
Sweden detains suspected spy, TV reports diplomat in custody
STOCKHOLM: Sweden’s security service has detained a Swedish diplomat on suspicion of espionage, public television SVT reported on Tuesday, citing unidentified sources. The security service (SAPO) said it had detained a person on suspicion of spying after an operation in the Stockholm area in the last few days, but declined to give further information. “It is correct that we
Connection between the diplomat and the Thyberg images
Säpo is investigating a suspected connection between the resignation of security advisor Tobias Thyberg and the person who has been arrested on suspicion of espionage, according to SVT. Foreign powers are suspected of being involved.
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