London’s Metropolitan Police announced on Tuesday that a 41‑year‑old member of the US Army was taken into custody near Gloucester on suspicion of spying for Russia.
The suspect is being held at a London jail while investigators, working alongside US authorities, continue to examine the allegations. Police described the case as “significant” and emphasized the collaborative effort between the two nations.
“This significant arrest and investigation is a result of close collaboration between UK and US authorities,” Vicki Evans, Senior National Coordinator for Counter Terrorism Policing at the Met, said.
Sean Stinchon, commanding general of the US Army Counterintelligence Command, warned that the incident underscores the reality of insider threats, noting that “the alleged conduct of a senior solider, entrusted with sensitive information, is a sobering reminder that insider threats are real and persistent.”
The arrest adds to a series of security‑related developments across the Gulf region, including Gulf Arab states approving a new military command headquarters in Kuwait and Saudi‑led coalition actions against Houthi targets.
Authorities have not disclosed further details about the suspect’s alleged activities, and the investigation remains ongoing as of 11 November 2026.
Source: https://www.khaleejtimes.com/world/europe/uk-arrests-us-army-member-suspected-spying-russia
