A U.S. Army officer arrested in the U.K. this week and suspected of spying for Russia has been identified as Lieutenant Colonel Brandon Tyner, according to multiple media reports.
Lt. Col. Tyner had been stationed at NATO’s Allied Rapid Reaction Corps headquarters in the U.K. when he was taken into custody on Tuesday by British authorities.
The Wall Street Journal said he had spoken to British law enforcement officials during a sting operation without knowing their true identity. His alleged motive has not been confirmed.
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Lt. Col. Tyner, 41, entered the U.S. Army in 2008 and has served in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Qatar. British officials are expected to file a formal indictment against him next week, according to media reports.
He could also stand trial in the U.S. under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Kremlin officials have denied any connection to Lt. Col. Tyner.
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