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A Norwegian ex-U.S. embassy guard was jailed for spying for Russia and Iran, sharing sensitive data for money.
A 28-year-old Norwegian former U.S. embassy security guard in Oslo was sentenced to three years and seven months in prison for spying on behalf of Russia and Iran, providing floor plans, personnel details, and security procedures between March and November 2024 in exchange for 10,000 euros and 0.17 bitcoin.
The court found the information could have enabled physical attacks and acknowledged the man knew his actions harmed U.S. security, though he denied criminal guilt, citing opposition to U.S. support for Israel.
Prosecutors sought over six years; the sentence is under review for appeal.
The case is the second at Norway’s Arctic University in recent years involving espionage, amid heightened border security concerns with Russia.
Un ex guardia noruego de la embajada de Estados Unidos fue encarcelado por espiar para Rusia e Irán, compartiendo datos confidenciales por dinero.