US EditionLatvian Suspected of Spying for Russia, Passing Information About NATO Troops
Latvian authorities arrested a citizen for allegedly spying for Russia by sharing sensitive data on military facilities and NATO troop security, with investigations ongoing.
- On September 17, 2025, Latvia's State Security Service detained a Latvian national suspected of passing military information about Latvian and NATO forces to Russian contacts.
- The arrest followed a criminal investigation opened in late August after the suspect allegedly passed details on Latvian and NATO military sites to Russian intelligence.
- Authorities linked the suspect to four searched properties near Riga and revealed he shared information about facility layouts, training, and NATO troop presence.
- The VDD reported that the man provided additional details to Russian intelligence agencies, which may pose a threat to the security of Latvia and other Baltic countries.
- This case highlights ongoing tensions since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine and Latvia's efforts to safeguard national security amid increased Russian espionage risks.
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anews.com.trLatvia arrests suspected spy for Russia
The security services in Latvia (VDD) announced Wednesday that they arrested a alleged Latvian citizen who would have collected information in favour of Moscow on the facilities and military operations on the territory of Latvia, reports AFP...
Latvian Citizen Detained After Allegedly Spying for Russia
On Wednesday, September 17th, Latvia’s State Security Service (VDD) announced that it had arrested a Latvian citizen suspected of spying for neighboring Russia. The VDD claims that the alleged spy provided his Moscow handlers with details of the locations and security measures of Latvian and allied NATO troops on Latvian soil: According to information at VDD’s disposal, the male has also shared other information with the Russian intelligence an…
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