"The person was employed as a consultant through an IT consulting company from 2018 to 2022," writes Jonas Beltrame-Linné, press officer at the Swedish Armed Forces, in an email to TT.
The man, who is in his 30s, was arrested on Wednesday on probable cause for espionage. He denies the charges.
Prosecutors have previously stated that the suspected crime was committed in Stockholm County and lasted from January 1, 2022 to January 4, 2026. However, the crime for which he was arrested only covers 2025 to 2026.
The suspect is registered as the principal of a relatively new company that is said to be involved in cybersecurity, focusing on "offensive cyber operations." However, the company has had no turnover.
The Security Service has been investigating the case for some time. It is not known who the man is suspected of spying for.
