U.S. Army Officer Allegedly Involved In Russian Espionage Scheme

A spokesperson for Kremlin has denied any involvement in the matter, claiming they have nothing to do with it.

A U.S. Army officer has been arrested in connection to his alleged involvement in a Russian espionage scheme.

On Tuesday, 41-year-old Lt. Col. Brandon Tyner was detained following a joint counter terrorism sting operation involving British authorities, the FBI, and the U.S. Military. He is expected to be charged in the United Kingdom next week. Following that court appearance, the Army is expected to transfer him back to the U.S. and prosecute him under the  Uniform Code of Military Justice.

Tyner is a decorated veteran who served in Afghanistan, Iraq and Qatar. He has received a Bronze Star Medal and the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his service. Most recently he was a human rights specialist assigned to NATO’s Allied Rapid Reaction Corps.

Further details on his arrest and allegations were not publicly revealed. However, a spokesperson for Kremlin has denied any involvement in the matter, claiming they have nothing to do with it nor do they know what the arrest is connected to.