US Army soldier arrested in London on suspicion of spying for Russia
British counter-terrorism police detained a 41-year-old US Army senior soldier in London, charging him under the National Security Act 2023 for alleged espionage on behalf of Russia.
British counter-terrorism police arrested a 41-year-old senior US Army soldier in London on suspicion of providing information to Russia. The suspect was detained under sections one and three of the National Security Act 2023, which cover the unlawful obtaining or disclosure of protected information and assisting a foreign intelligence service. Police conducted searches at two sites in Gloucestershire as part of the investigation.
The soldier was reportedly stationed at Imjin Barracks in Innsworth, Gloucestershire, the headquarters of NATO's Allied Rapid Reaction Corps. FBI Director Kash Patel said the arrest involves serious espionage allegations and emphasized the United States' zero-tolerance stance toward breaches of oath that threaten national security. Brigadier General Sean Stinchon, commanding general of the US Army Counterintelligence Command, described the case as a reminder of the ongoing risk posed by insider threats.
Under the National Security Act 2023, the suspect can be held without charge for up to 14 days while the investigation continues.