KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, via the Malaysian Embassy in Stockholm, has confirmed a man believed to be a Malaysian citizen has been arrested in Oslo, Norway, on suspicion of involvement in espionage activities.
Wisma Putra in a statement today said 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 local authorities arrested a 25-year-old Malaysian student in Norway 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 the man attempted to spy on the Prime Minister’s Office, the Ministry of Defence, and other government offices in Oslo.
PST told Norwegian Broadcasting (NRK) that the man, who was arrested on Friday (September 8), has been charged in court following his actions in carrying out espionage and intelligence operations against the country.
— Bernama
