Theglobeandmail CAF Member Faces Trial for Espionage Charges Related to Ukraine
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- •MWO Matthew Robar faces trial for espionage-related charges on December 9, 2026.
- •More serious charges under the FISIA have been dropped, leaving three lesser charges.
- •The case is tied to allegations of sharing sensitive information with Ukrainian intelligence.
Master Warrant Officer Matthew Robar, a Canadian military counterintelligence operator, is set to face a court martial on December 9, 2026, after being charged with three offenses under the National Defence Act. Originally charged with eight offenses, including serious charges under the Foreign Interference and Security of Information Act (FISIA), the more severe charges have been dropped. The charges he faces include negligent performance of military duty, conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline, and improperly storing a firearm. The allegations involve sharing sensitive information with a representative of Ukraine's defense intelligence agency, reportedly to assist Ukraine amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. The case is linked to broader concerns about foreign influence and espionage within Canada, particularly following claims regarding a Canadian journalist's ties to Russia. The military has stated that the revised charges reflect what is deemed appropriate for the case.
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