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Norwegian Security Guard Sentenced for Espionage at US Embassy

Norwegian Security Guard Sentenced for Espionage at US Embassy

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ThreatCluster •September 22, 2026 at 22:55 UTC
  • •Former US Embassy guard sentenced to 3.5 years for espionage.
  • •Admitted to sharing information with Russian and Iranian agents.
  • •Case may escalate to Norway's Supreme Court.

A Norwegian appeals court upheld a lower court's decision sentencing a former US Embassy security guard to three years and six months in prison for espionage. The guard, Mohamed Orahhou, admitted to sharing information with Russian and Iranian intelligence agents, although he claimed he did not disclose confidential material. The appeals court slightly reduced his sentence but confirmed his conviction, and the case may proceed to Norway's Supreme Court. Orahhou's actions reportedly involved sharing details about embassy personnel movements. His defense argued that the information shared did not compromise national interests. The case has drawn attention due to its implications for embassy security and intelligence operations.

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2024-01-01
Orahhou begins sharing information
Mohamed Orahhou starts sharing information with Russian agents, later extending to Iranian agents.
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2026-09-22
Appeals court upholds conviction
Norwegian appeals court confirms the lower court's ruling, sentencing Orahhou to 3.5 years in prison.
newsinenglish.no
2026-09-22
Defense attorney plans Supreme Court appeal
Orahhou's defense attorney announces intentions to take the case to Norway's Supreme Court following the appeals court decision.
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