A U.S. soldier is arrested in the United Kingdom on suspicion of spying for Russia

Updated 2026-11-11 · told from many outlets at once

A 41-year-old US Army officer was arrested in the United Kingdom on suspicion of spying for Russia. The arrest occurred near Gloucester in southwest England on Tuesday. British authorities and the FBI are investigating the matter.

• FBI Director Kash Patel called the arrest an important one regarding espionage allegations.
• British authorities arrested a US Army officer for allegedly spying for Russia.
• The arrest involved suspicion of violating two sections of the U.K. National Security Act 2023.
• The FBI reported 167 arrests in counterintelligence and espionage cases over the last 21 months.
• British Deputy Assistant Commissioner Vicki Evans said the arrest resulted from close cooperation between UK and US authorities.
• The soldier is accused of supporting a foreign intelligence service.
• The Metropolitan Police counterterror forces collaborated with the FBI and U.S. military.
• Investigators are currently searching two locations in Gloucestershire.
• The soldier is currently in custody at a London police station.
• The arrest occurred near Gloucester on Tuesday.
• The U.S. Air Force withdrew bombers from RAF Fairford after the threat.
• The suspect was serving with Nato's Allied Rapid Reaction Corps at Imjin Barracks near Gloucester.
• FBI stated it will not tolerate anyone breaking oath to the United States.
• Brigadier General Sean Stinchon stated that internal threats are real and persistent.
• The arrest is part of an investigation with US authorities, the US military, and the FBI.
• Vicki Evans, senior national coordinator for counterterrorism policing at the Metropolitan Police, said the investigation was ongoing.

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