US Army officer arrested in UK on suspicion of spying for Russia
A 41-year-old senior US Army member was arrested near Gloucester, UK, on Tuesday on suspicion of passing intelligence to Russia.
Senior NATO unit soldier held in London jail over Russia spy allegations
A 41-year-old senior member of the US military was arrested near Gloucester on Tuesday on suspicion of spying for Russia, the London Metropolitan Police confirmed, as Times of Malta reports.
The suspect, who served in a NATO rapid response unit, was subsequently held at a London jail. Scotland Yard said in a statement that "the country to which the allegations relate is Russia."
The arrest followed close coordination between British and American authorities. "This significant arrest and investigation is a result of close collaboration between UK and US authorities," said Vicki Evans, Senior National Coordinator for Counter Terrorism Policing at the Met. "The allegations are serious and our investigation is very much ongoing."
Sean Stinchon, the commanding general of US Army Counterintelligence Command, also addressed the case. "The alleged conduct of a senior soldier, entrusted with sensitive information, is a sobering reminder that insider threats are real and persistent," he said.
Police confirmed they worked closely with US authorities throughout the investigation. No charges have been publicly announced, and the inquiry remains active.
Source: Times of Malta