US service member accused of attempting to spy for Russia identified, media reports

US Army Lieutenant Colonel Brandon Tyner, 41, has been identified in media reports after his arrest in England over an alleged attempt to pass sensitive information to Russia. The case is significant amid rising tensions between Russia and NATO countries and a number of recent espionage allegations involving military personnel.

Tyner was detained by British police in a sting operation and is expected to appear in court in the UK next week before being transferred to the US to face charges under military law. The nature of the alleged information-sharing has not been made public; Tyner previously served in Afghanistan, Iraq and Qatar, and was reportedly stationed at a NATO headquarters in Gloucestershire. The Kremlin has denied involvement.