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A former security guard at the US Embassy in Norway is accused of spying for Russia and Iran

A former security guard at the US Embassy in Norway is accused of spying for Russia and Iran

Toronto Star7 hours ago
OSLO, Norway (AP) — A former security guard at the U.S. Embassy in Norway has been indicted by prosecutors there on suspicion of espionage after he allegedly spied for Russia and Iran, according to state broadcaster NRK on Wednesday.
The Norwegian man, whose name has not been made public, was arrested last November on suspicion of having damaged national security. He is accused of handing over details about the embassy's diplomats, its floor plans and security routines, among other things, NRK reported.
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