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British police arrested a U.S. Army soldier on suspicion of spying for Russia.
Police arrested the 41-year-old near Gloucester, and he remained in custody in London as the investigation continued. UK police said they worked with U.S. authorities, including the FBI and U.S. military; the allegations have not been proven in court.
What the reports agree on
- British police arrested a U.S. military member on suspicion of spying for Russia. France24, Al Jazeera, CBS News, Newsweek
- The suspect was 41 and was arrested near Gloucester. Al Jazeera, CBS News, Newsweek
- Police searched two locations in Gloucestershire. Al Jazeera, CBS News, Newsweek
- The investigation involved cooperation between British police and U.S. authorities. France24, Al Jazeera, Newsweek
- The soldier was held at a police station in London. Al Jazeera, CBS News, Newsweek
Reported by one outlet
- France24 reported that the arrest took place on Tuesday. France24
- Al Jazeera reported that the suspect could be detained for up to 14 days without charge under the UK National Security Act 2023. Al Jazeera
- Newsweek reported that the soldier was not an intelligence officer at the base. Newsweek
The original reports
- Newsweek US Soldier Accused of Spying for Russia Was in Unit Primed For Putin Attack
- CBS News American soldier accused of spying for Russia had access to sensitive information in U.K.
- CBS News American soldier accused of spying for Russia. Here's what we know.
- CBS News U.S. Army officer arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia
- Al Jazeera US soldier arrested for Russia spying: What we know
- France24 UK authorities arrest US soldier suspected of spying for Russia
- CBS News U.S. soldier accused of spying linked to Russia arrested in the U.K.
- Al Jazeera US soldier arrested in UK on suspicion of spying for Russia