Britain’s counterterrorism unit arrested the five on suspicion of spying on British intelligence, the authorities said following a BBC report that three of the same people had been accused of spying for Russia.
Tag: Espionage and Intelligence Services
Americans Held Prisoner in Iran Saw Promise of Better Relations
The five Americans who are part of a prisoner swap could be released by September under a complicated agreement with Tehran.
Biden Describes China as a Time Bomb Over Economic Problems
The sharply worded comments are the latest example of the president’s willingness to criticize China even as he tries to ease tensions.
Biden Orders Ban on New Investments in China’s Sensitive High-Tech Industries
The new limits, aimed at preventing American help to Beijing as it modernizes its military, escalate a conflict between the world’s two largest economies.
2 U.S. Navy Sailors Charged With Spying for China
Prosecutors said the two sailors in California gave Chinese intelligence officers U.S. military secrets and sensitive information.
Who Paid for a Mysterious Spy Tool? The FBI, an FBI Inquiry Found.
After a Times report, the bureau canceled its contract with a government contractor that used the tool on its behalf. But questions remain.
U.S. Hunts Chinese Malware That Could Disrupt American Military Operations
American intelligence officials believe the malware could give China the power to disrupt or slow American deployments or resupply operations, including during a Chinese move against Taiwan.
Brazil Declines to Extradite Accused Russian Spy to U.S.
Analysts had seen the Russian as a potential candidate in a prisoner swap with Russia, which holds two Americans on spying charges, Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan.
William Majcher, Retired R.C.M.P. Officer, Charged With Spying for China
The officer was also charged under Canada’s Security of Information Act with helping Beijing “identify and intimidate’’ an individual.
UK’s MI6 Chief Says Putin Cut a Deal to End Wagner Revolt
Richard Moore, the chief of MI6, said the Russian leader acted “to save his skin,” offering rare insights into the events surrounding the sudden end of Yevgeny V. Prigozhin’s march on Moscow.