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Sweden charges man with attempted espionage for Russia

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Posted on June 10, 2026

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Sweden Charges 34-Year-Old With Attempted Espionage for Russia

Details of the Espionage Case

Background of the Accused

STOCKHOLM, June 10 (Reuters) - Swedish prosecutors have charged a 34-year-old man with attempted espionage for Russia, the Nordic country's prosecution authority said on Wednesday.

It said in a statement that the man previously worked in the armed forces where he had access to highly classified information.

Alleged Espionage Activities

"The suspect attempted to disclose (the information) by travelling to Moscow in November 2025 and meeting with representatives of the Russian intelligence and security service there," Prosecutor Mats Ljungqvist said in the statement.

Response from Russian Authorities

The Russian embassy in Stockholm did not immediately reply to a request for comment. 

Legal Proceedings

The charged man has been in detention since January and will stand trial in Stockholm from June 15.

(Reporting by Anna Ringstrom, editing by Terje Solsvik)

Key Takeaways

  • Suspect previously worked for the Swedish armed forces (2018–2022) with access to highly classified information, now accused of attempting to pass it to Russian intelligence during a November 2025 trip to Moscow (thelocal.se).
  • He was detained on January 4, 2026, has denied the charges, and prosecutors say the espionage may date back to January 2025 (archive.ph).
  • The trial is scheduled to begin in Stockholm on June 15, 2026, amid heightened scrutiny over Russian intelligence activity and espionage threats in Sweden.

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The suspect traveled to Moscow in November 2025 to meet with representatives of Russian intelligence.
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