In brief: British counterterrorism police arrested a senior US Army soldier suspected of espionage linked to Russia. The serviceman, who had access to sensitive information, remains in custody as authorities investigate.
A senior US Army soldier has been arrested in Britain on suspicion of spying for Russia, following a joint investigation involving British and American intelligence and law enforcement agencies.
The 41-year-old serviceman was detained near Gloucester, southwest England, on Tuesday, Nov. 10, according to a statement from London’s Metropolitan Police.
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He is suspected of violating Britain’s National Security Act 2023, including provisions covering the disclosure of protected information and assistance to a foreign intelligence service.
Police confirmed that the allegations concern Russia.
The suspect, whose identity has not been disclosed, remains in custody at a London police station. Investigators are searching two locations in Gloucestershire.
According to The Washington Post, the soldier was assigned to Imjin Barracks, home to NATO’s Allied Rapid Reaction Corps headquarters.
Officials familiar with the investigation told the newspaper that no sensitive information had been transferred to Russia.
FBI warns of serious espionage threat
FBI Director Kash Patel described the arrest as a serious national security matter.
“This important arrest involves allegations of espionage, which is of the utmost concern to the US and our allies,” Patel said.
Brig. Gen. Sean Stinchon, commander of US Army Counterintelligence Command, said the suspect was a senior soldier entrusted with sensitive information.
He warned that insider threats remain a persistent danger to military security.
British Deputy Assistant Commissioner Vicki Evans said the arrest resulted from close cooperation between UK and US authorities, including the FBI and military counterintelligence services.
The investigation comes amid growing European concerns over Russian intelligence operations targeting NATO countries.
British police said the investigation remains ongoing. No charges or conviction have been announced.
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