Norwegian Student Arrested for Espionage Charges

A Norwegian student in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of espionage for Russia and Iran while serving as a security guard at the U.S. Embassy in Oslo. The man, who has not been named, runs a security company in partnership with a dual national from an unspecified Eastern European country. Norwegian authorities reported that he was apprehended in his garage and has admitted to collecting sensitive information but denies the espionage charges. His arrest is part of a growing concern regarding national security, particularly following increased tensions with Russia after the invasion of Ukraine. The case is notable as it marks the second espionage incident linked to Norway's Arctic University in recent years. The suspect is currently held for four weeks while authorities investigate further.