Norwegian security police announced that a guard at the United States embassy in Oslo, the capital of Norway, has been arrested on suspicion of espionage for Iran and Russia. According to Reuters, the Norwegian police stated on Thursday, November 22, that the guard is a 20-year-old Norwegian man who was arrested at his home on Wednesday. The court on Thursday extended his detention for four weeks for further investigation. Thomas Blum, a lawyer for the Norwegian security police (PST), told reporters that the accused, who worked as a guard at the US embassy in Oslo, is cooperating and speaking with intelligence officers, and a large amount of digital material has been seized from him. Meanwhile, Jan Christian Elden, the defense lawyer for the detained guard, also stated that his client had been in contact with intelligence officers from Russia and Iran. He told Reuters that his client explained his contacts with the intelligence officers of Russia and the Islamic Republic of Iran, but it is unclear whether he had any confidential information that could be used against him under anti-espionage laws. According to this lawyer, further investigations will reveal whether he has committed a crime or not. Russia and Iran have not yet officially reacted to this news.
A US Embassy Guard in Norway Arrested on Suspicion of Espionage for Iran and Russia
A 20-year-old Norwegian guard at the US embassy in Oslo has been arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran and Russia. The case is under investigation, and the guard is reportedly cooperating with authorities. This incident raises concerns about espionage activities involving foreign intelligence in Norway.
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📰 What Happened
A US Embassy guard in Norway arrested for suspected espionage for Iran and Russia.
- Norwegian security police arrest 20-year-old Norwegian man
- Norwegian court extend detention 20-year-old Norwegian man
- 20-year-old Norwegian man cooperate Norwegian security police
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The arrest underscores vulnerabilities in embassy security and international espionage.
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