U.S. soldier accused of spying linked to Russia arrested in the U.K.
Also reported by Al Jazeera, PBS NewsHour
Summary
British authorities arrested a 41-year-old U.S. Army soldier near Gloucester on suspicion of spying linked to Russia. The soldier, whose name has not been released, was in custody in London while U.K. and U.S. agencies investigated.Key Facts
- A U.S. official said the soldier is a senior officer based at Imjin Barracks in Gloucestershire.
- U.K. police suspect violations of laws against obtaining or disclosing protected information and assisting a foreign intelligence service.
- Police said the suspected activity relates to Russia and that they were searching two locations in Gloucestershire.
- The U.S. Army Counterintelligence Command said the allegations were serious and the investigation was ongoing.
- The arrest was not linked to other ongoing Counter Terrorism Policing investigations, according to U.K. police.
- The arrest came as the United States, Russia and Ukraine began a new round of talks in Abu Dhabi.
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