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In Sweden, a former military IT consultant was convicted of spying for Russia

In Sweden, a court found a 34-year-old former IT consultant for the armed forces guilty of attempting to spy for Russia. The man tried to pass secret information to Russian intelligence services during a trip to Moscow and has been ordered to undergo psychiatric treatment. He denies the charges but has serious mental health issues.

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Now Former Military Consultant Sentenced in Sweden for Spying for Russia

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    Former Military Consultant Sentenced in Sweden for Spying for Russia

    A Swedish court found a former military consultant guilty of spying for Russia, particularly for trying to transfer classified information.

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    Former Consultant Sentenced in Sweden for Spying for Russia

    A court in Sweden convicted a former consultant who worked from 2018 to 2022 for attempting to spy for Russia, altering previously known figures.

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