Senior US Army soldier arrested in the UK over alleged Russia-linked espionage
British counter-terrorism police have arrested a 41-year-old senior member of the US Army near Gloucester in connection with allegations linked to Russia. The arrest was made on Tuesday under the UK National Security Act, and the man remains in custody in London. Police said the investigation is ongoing and that searches are being carried out at two locations in Gloucestershire.The Metropolitan Police said the arrest was made under sections 1 and 3 of the National Security Act, which cover leaking classified information and assisting a foreign intelligence service. The force said the allegations relate to Russia, while the FBI described... [Continue Reading]
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