US army member arrested in UK over 'allegations of espionage' involving Russia
Police say the 41-year-old soldier is accused of helping a foreign intelligence service and obtaining protected information, with searches underway at two addresses.
- 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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U.S. Soldier Is Arrested Over Allegations of Spying
“A senior U.S. Army soldier who was assigned to a North Atlantic Treaty Organization rapid reaction command structure in the U.K. has been arrested on allegations of spying for Russia,” the Wall Street Journal reports.
The operation has been carried out jointly with the Pentagon and the FBI.
US Soldier Arrested on Suspicion of Spying for Russia
A senior U.S. Army soldier has been arrested in the U.K. on suspicion of assisting Russian intelligence. The 41-year-old is accused of obtaining or disclosing protected information and assisting a foreign intelligence service. NBC’s Daniele Hamamdjian reports for TODAY.
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US soldier accused of spying for Russia arrested in the UK: Officials
The arrest "involves allegations of espionage, which is of the utmost concern to the United States and our allies," FBI Director Kash Patel said in a statement.
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