Swedish authorities arrested a 33-year-old former military IT consultant suspected of espionage for Russia, with potential links to Russian intelligence services. The suspect was detained on January 4, 2026, and formally placed in custody by the Stockholm District Court on January 7. Prosecutors allege the individual operated under Russian intelligence influence, though details remain classified. The case is under investigation by the Swedish Security Service (Säpo). The suspect previously worked as a consultant for a Swedish IT company supporting the military between 2018 and 2022, and later founded a cybersecurity consultancy focused on ‘offensive cyber operations.’ Alleged offenses occurred between January 2025 and January 2026. Swedish authorities have not disclosed if classified information was compromised. This arrest comes amid broader Russian espionage concerns in Sweden, including investigations into Russian Orthodox Church activities in Västerås.
Category: Intelligence & Espionage
Subcategory: Human Intelligence (HUMINT)
Incident Type: Recruitment of locals
Country: Sweden
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