US Army Soldier Arrested Near Gloucester on Suspicion of Spying for Russia
British counter-terrorism police arrested a 41-year-old senior US Army soldier near Gloucester, England, on suspicion of offences under sections 1 and 3 of the National Security Act 2023, covering obtaining or disclosing protected information and assisting a foreign intelligence service. Police said the allegations relate to Russia. The soldier, understood to be based at NATO's Allied Rapid Reaction Corps headquarters at Imjin Barracks in Innsworth, remains in custody at a London police station while officers search two locations in Gloucestershire. FBI Director Kash Patel and US Army counterintelligence officials condemned the alleged conduct, and police said the investigation continues.
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Senior U.S. Army Soldier Arrested in U.K. on Suspicion of Assisting Russian Intelligence
British counter-terrorism police arrested a 41-year-old senior U.S. Army soldier near Gloucester, western England, on suspicion of offences under sections 1 and 3 of the National Security Act, relating to obtaining or disclosing protected information and assisting a foreign intelligence service. London's Metropolitan Police said the country concerned is Russia and that the man remains in custody in London. Three people familiar with the matter told NBC News the soldier was based at NATO's Allied Rapid Reaction Corps headquarters at Imjin Barracks near Gloucester, a detail confirmed by a senior NATO military official. FBI Director Kash Patel called the arrest important and said it involves allegations of espionage, while Brig. Gen. Sean Stinchon of U.S. Army Counterintelligence Command said the alleged conduct is a sobering reminder that insider threats are real and persistent. Deputy Assistant Commissioner Vicki Evans called the allegations very serious and said the investigation is ongoing and not linked to other counter-terror operations. The arrest comes amid heightened tensions over hostile-state activity, with British security services saying Russia and Iran have used proxies to commit crimes on U.K. soil.
Read sourceUS Military Member Arrested in England on Russia-Linked Espionage Allegations
British investigators have arrested a 41-year-old US military member in England on suspicion of espionage with a Russia connection, according to the Metropolitan Police. The man is suspected of violating the National Security Act 2023, specifically sections covering the acquisition or disclosure of protected information and assisting a foreign intelligence service. FBI Director Kash Patel was quoted in the statement saying the arrest is connected to espionage allegations. Two properties in Gloucestershire in southwest England are being searched as part of the ongoing investigation. The suspect is in police custody in London. Police described the allegations as serious and said investigations continue.
Read sourceUS Army soldier arrested in UK on suspicion of spying for Russia
A 41-year-old senior US Army soldier has been arrested near Gloucester, UK, on suspicion of spying for Russia, British counter-terrorism police announced. The man was detained under sections one and three of the National Security Act 2023, which cover obtaining or disclosing protected information and assisting a foreign intelligence service. He was based at Imjin Barracks in Innsworth, Gloucestershire, the headquarters of NATO's Allied Rapid Reaction Corps. Police are searching two locations in Gloucestershire and say the arrest is not linked to other investigations. FBI Director Kash Patel called the allegations of espionage of the utmost concern, while Deputy Assistant Commissioner Vicki Evans described the arrest as significant. The soldier remains in custody at a London police station and can be held without charge for up to 14 days.
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US Army Soldier Arrested in UK on Suspicion of Russia-Linked National Security Offences
British counter-terrorism police arrested a 41-year-old senior US Army soldier near Gloucester on Tuesday on suspicion of offences under the National Security Act 2023 related to Russia. Counter Terrorism Policing London said the man was held under sections one and three of the Act, covering obtaining or disclosing protected information and assisting a foreign intelligence service. Searches are underway at two locations in Gloucestershire. The BBC understands the soldier was based at Imjin Barracks in Innsworth, headquarters of NATO's Allied Rapid Reaction Corps. FBI Director Kash Patel called the espionage allegations of the utmost concern and said the FBI has no tolerance for those who break their oath. Deputy Assistant Commissioner Vicki Evans called the arrest significant and said the investigation is ongoing. The soldier, held at a London police station, can be detained without charge for up to 14 days. Brig Gen Sean Stinchon warned that insider threats are real and persistent.
Read sourceUK counter-terrorism police arrest US army member over alleged Russia links
A 41-year-old member of the US army has been arrested by British counter-terrorism police on suspicion of offences under the National Security Act 2023, with alleged links to Russia. The arrest took place near Gloucester, Gloucestershire, on Tuesday as part of an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing working closely with US authorities, the US military and the FBI. The man remains in custody at a London police station, and officers are carrying out searches at two locations in Gloucestershire. Police confirmed the country to which the allegations related was Russia. The Guardian reported the story as breaking news, noting more details would follow.