US Military Member Arrested in UK for Spying for Russia

Detained military member serves in NATO's Allied Rapid Reaction Corps in Gloucester, England. Read more on Gazeta do Povo

US Military Member Arrested in UK for Spying for Russia

TL;DR

  • A U.S. Army soldier stationed in England with NATO has been arrested.
  • He is suspected of espionage for Russia.
  • The arrest occurred in Gloucester, UK.
  • The soldier is accused of violating the UK's National Security Act.
  • Authorities from the U.S., NATO, and the UK government were involved.
  • The FBI director stated there is no tolerance for actions endangering national security.