"A man arrested in Sweden earlier this week accused of spying is suspected of passing information to Russia's intelligence service, the prosecutor in the case said on Friday. The Stockholm district court remanded the 33-year-old Swede in custody on Wednesday on suspicion of espionage, but few details had emerged publicly about the nature of the spying. "The preliminary investigation is at an early stage. At present, the inquiry indicates that the suspect has assisted the Russian intelligence service," prosecutor Mats Ljungqvist said in a statement."
"According to court documents, the alleged crimes are believed to have taken place between January 1, 2025 and January 4, 2026, when the man was arrested. The man had worked as an IT consultant for the Swedish military from 2018 to 2022, a spokesman for the military told AFP. The suspect's lawyer, Hanna Lindblom, told reporters on Wednesday her client denied any involvement in espionage."
The 33-year-old Swedish suspect was remanded in custody on suspicion of espionage after an arrest in early January 2026. The preliminary investigation indicates the suspect assisted Russia's intelligence service. A gag order prevents further public comments as the inquiry remains at an early stage. The alleged offences are believed to have taken place between January 1, 2025 and January 4, 2026, culminating in the arrest. The man worked as an IT consultant for the Swedish military from 2018 to 2022. He started a cybersecurity company in 2024 described in public records as focusing on "offensive cyber operations". His lawyer denies any involvement in espionage.
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