US soldier arrested in UK over Russia-linked spying

A 41-year-old U.S. Army soldier has been arrested in the UK over alleged espionage linked to Russia, according to a report by Punch Nigeria. The arrest took place near Gloucester on November 10, 2026, as part of an investigation led by Counter Terrorism Policing, in collaboration with U.S. authorities, the U.S. military, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

The suspect is accused of offenses under Sections 1 and 3 of the National Security Act 2023, which relate to obtaining or disclosing protected information and assisting a foreign intelligence service. The allegations are serious, and the investigation is ongoing, with police conducting searches at two locations in Gloucestershire.

The FBI Director, Kash Patel, emphasized the importance of this arrest, stating that it demonstrates the strength of UK and U.S. law enforcement and national security partnerships.

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