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U.S. officer held in Britain on suspected Russia spying named as Lt. Col. Tyner
A source told ABC News the U.S. soldier arrested in the U.K. on suspicion of Russia-related espionage is Lt. Col. Brandon Tyner, 41, an Army personnel officer assigned to a NATO headquarters near Gloucester.
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A U.S. Army lieutenant colonel arrested in Britain on suspicion of Russia-related espionage has been identified as Brandon Tyner, 41, according to a source familiar with the investigation who spoke to ABC News1. ABC News said he is an Army personnel officer and remains in British custody1.
Tyner was arrested Tuesday near Gloucester. An Associated Press report carried by NBC News said he was a senior human-resources officer assigned to NATO's Allied Rapid Reaction Corps at Imjin Barracks4. ABC News likewise described a NATO posting near Gloucester1.
British police said the suspected activity relates to Russia. CBS News reported suspected violations of Sections 1 and 3 of the National Security Act 2023, covering obtaining or disclosing protected information and assisting a foreign intelligence service2. The Record said officers were searching two sites in Gloucestershire and that the man was held at a London station3.
U.S. Army officials said the officer had been entrusted with sensitive information1,3. Brig. Gen. Sean Stinchon, who leads Army Counterintelligence Command, called the case a reminder that insider threats are real, ABC News reported1. The Record quoted Stinchon saying the arrested "senior soldier" had been entrusted with sensitive information3.
FBI Director Kash Patel said the bureau has no tolerance for anyone who breaks an oath to the United States and endangers partners, in a statement issued through British police2,3. Metropolitan Police said counterterrorism officers worked with the FBI and the U.S. military3.
The AP report on NBC News, citing a U.S. official, said no information had reached Moscow and that British charges were expected Sunday or Monday, followed by prosecution under the U.S. military justice system4. CBS News said U.K. police stated the arrest was unrelated to other counterterrorism investigations, including RAF Fairford2.
The allegations have not been tested in court. Public statements reviewed here do not specify what information, if any, the officer is accused of handling1,2,4.
Sources
- ABC NewsUS soldier accused of spying for Russia identified: Source
- CBS NewsU.S. soldier accused of spying linked to Russia arrested in the U.K.
- The RecordUS Army member arrested in UK over allegations of spying for Russia
- NBC NewsU.S. officer accused of Russian spying is set to be charged in U.K., official says
How it’s being reported
4 sourcesFirst reported by 
The Record
US soldier accused of spying for Russia identified: Source
The name, rank, NATO posting and expected U.K. then U.S. Army process.
Brandon Tyner and says the Wall Street Journal reported the identity first.— ABC News
ABC News, citing a source familiar with the investigation, names Lt. Col. Brandon Tyner and says the Wall Street Journal reported the identity first.
Leaves out The later U.S. official claim that no information reached Moscow, and Peskov's denial.
U.S. soldier accused of spying linked to Russia arrested in the U.K.
Statutory sections, FBI comment and that police said the case is unrelated to RAF Fairford.
CBS News reports the arrest under the U.K. National Security Act without naming the officer.
Leaves out The name Brandon Tyner.
The RecordFirstUS Army member arrested in UK over allegations of spying for Russia
Joint U.K.-U.S. work and the absence of an immediate Kremlin reply.
The Record reports the unnamed arrest, FBI statement via British police, Gloucestershire searches and no immediate Kremlin comment.
Leaves out The later identification of Tyner.
U.S. officer accused of Russian spying is set to be charged in U.K., official says
A U.S. official saying no information reached Moscow, expected U.K. charges, and Peskov's denial.
NBC reports U.S. officials naming Lt. Col. Brandon Tyner, saying no information reached Moscow, and that U.K. charges were expected Sunday or Monday, then U.S. military prosecution; Kremlin spokesman…
Where they agree
- A 41-year-old U.S. Army officer based at Imjin Barracks was arrested Tuesday near Gloucester.
- Allegations concern Russia and U.K. national security law.
- U.S. and British agencies are cooperating.
Where they differ
Public identification of the suspect
Whether information reached Russia