Security guard at the US Embassy in Oslo was arrested on suspicion of espionage for Russia and Iran. According to information from the Norwegian police, the arrested person is a 20-year-old Norwegian citizen. He was detained at his home on Wednesday, and later the court ordered his detention in custody for four weeks, and in the first week he will be placed in solitary confinement for the investigation of the case, reports BTA.
Investigation and co-operation with the investigation
Thomas Blom, a lawyer for the police, confirmed to the media that the suspect is cooperating with law enforcement and that a significant amount of digital material was seized from his home. Also, the lawyer added that the case is being actively investigated.
Contacts with relevant intelligence services
John Christian Eldon, a lawyer for the arrested man, said his client had been in contact with Russian and Iranian intelligence officials. The police have not yet revealed details about the nature of these contacts and are clarifying the young man's role in the potential espionage activity.
Assessment of the situation
This arrest is part of ongoing efforts by Norwegian authorities to tighten controls on potential threats to national security, focusing on suspected espionage in diplomatic and military missions.