STOCKHOLM, June 10 – A former Swedish military employee faces charges of attempting to conduct espionage activities on behalf of Russia, according to an announcement from Swedish prosecution officials on Wednesday.
The 34-year-old defendant previously served in Sweden’s armed forces, where his position granted him access to highly sensitive classified materials, prosecutors revealed in their statement.
“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.
Officials from the Russian embassy in Stockholm have not yet responded to requests for comment regarding the charges.
The accused individual has remained in custody since January and is scheduled to face trial in Stockholm beginning June 15.
