Sweden detains ex-military IT consultant suspected of spying for Russia

A 33-year-old former IT consultant for Sweden’s Armed Forces has been detained on suspicion of spying for Russian intelligence, with alleged activity spanning 2025 and possibly back to 2022; authorities provided few details due to the sensitivity of the investigation. Media reports note the suspect previously worked with the military as a consultant and is registered as head of a cybersecurity firm focused on offensive operations. The case unfolds amid broader European crackdowns on Russian intelligence activity and follows reports of Russian hybrid operations targeting Sweden, including suspected sabotage of Baltic Sea submarine cables.