Authorities in Norway have arrested Mohamed Orahhou, a security guard at the U.S. embassy, for allegedly passing sensitive information to Russian and Iranian intelligence agencies. Under interrogation, he confessed to sharing details with an official from Russia's S.V.R. and Iranian personnel, highlighting a major breach of security in the embassy. Norwegian authorities are treating the case with urgency, reflecting the heightened tension surrounding foreign espionage activities in Europe.
Thomas Blom from Norway's Police Security Service emphasized the gravity of the situation, stating, 'This is a very serious case. We are at the very beginning of a rather extensive investigation.' The court in Oslo has already deemed it serious enough to imprison Orahhou for four weeks, pending further inquiries, showing the Norwegian government’s commitment to handling espionage threats decisively.
The recent arrest comes amid growing concerns surrounding Russian espionage in Europe, particularly with recent alerts from U.S. intelligence regarding potential sabotage targeting American defense companies. Ken McCallum from MI5 also indicated that Russian intelligences were actively attempting to disturb peace on British and European streets, corroborating the alarm regarding Russian operations.
The implications of Orahhou's alleged acts have raised alarms, as the type of information he may have disclosed remains undisclosed. However, it reinforces fears of espionage links between Russia and potential collaborations with Iranian officials, culminating in a broader investigation into foreign intelligence activities across Europe.
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