Man charged with assisting Russian intelligence service
Joshua Cammidge, 31, will appear before a court on Thursday accused of two offences under the National Security Act.
A British man, Joshua Cammidge, 31, has been charged under the National Security Act for allegedly assisting Russia's military intelligence agency, the Crown Prosecution Service announced. The charges include assisting a foreign intelligence service and preparatory conduct. Cammidge, from Swindon, was arrested by Counter Terrorism Policing and Wiltshire Police at his home on Friday and taken to a London police station.
Further searches were conducted at another address in Swindon, and he was further detained under the National Security Act on Saturday. Crown Prosecutor Frank Ferguson stated that sufficient evidence has been established to bring the case to court, and it is in the public interest to pursue criminal proceedings. The CPS emphasized that proceedings against the defendant are active, and he has the right to a fair trial.
They urged against any reporting, commentary, or sharing of information online that could prejudice these proceedings.
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