KUALA LUMPUR – The Foreign Affairs Ministry, via the Malaysian Embassy in Stockholm, has confirmed that a man believed to be a Malaysian citizen has been arrested in Oslo, Norway, on suspicion of involvement in espionage.
Wisma Putra said in a statement today that the embassy is in close contact with the local authorities in Oslo to obtain more information on this case.
“The ministry will continue to monitor the development of this case and will provide appropriate consular assistance if needed,” according to the statement.
International media agencies reported that a 25-year-old Malaysian student in Norway was arrested by local authorities on suspicion of espionage, including illegal eavesdropping through various technical devices.
According to the report, the Norwegian police intelligence agency known by its acronym PST claimed that the man attempted to spy on the prime minister’s office, the Defence Ministry, and other government offices in Oslo.
PST told Norwegian Broadcasting that the man who was arrested last Friday has been charged in court following his actions in carrying out espionage and intelligence operations against the country. – September 12, 2023