US Army officer arrested in UK on suspicion of spying

A 41-year-old US Army officer was arrested in the UK on suspicion of spying for Russia and violating national security laws.

British authorities have arrested a 41-year-old US Army officer near the city of Gloucester in the country's southwest, reported the Jerusalem Post and Portfolio on Monday. The suspect is being held at a London police station on suspicion of spying for Russian intelligence and violating British national security laws. Law enforcement officials indicated that the individual allegedly acted to assist Russia, betraying an ally of the United States. Further details regarding his identity or the nature of the information allegedly passed to Moscow have not yet been released.