Military authorities in Greece arrested an active-duty professional soldier on Thursday on suspicion of leaking highly classified information that could seriously undermine national security.
The operation, conducted inside a military facility, involved close coordination between the Hellenic Armed Forces and intelligence services, with a public prosecutor present during the arrest.
The suspect is accused of gathering and transmitting sensitive military data to unidentified third parties. Authorities have not yet revealed the recipients or the precise content of the leaked materials, but senior officials described the information as possessing "significant military value" and potentially capable of causing substantial harm to national interests.
The Hellenic National Defence General Staff (GEETHA) confirmed the arrest in an official statement, emphasizing that the matter is being investigated under the Military Penal Code.
"The actions under investigation concern the collection and transmission of classified military information to third parties, which could inflict serious damage on national interests," the statement read.
The probe began after investigators obtained "clear evidence" of wrongdoing. The suspect is currently in custody pending formal charges, as the preliminary investigation continues. Further details are expected from the Ministry of National Defence in due course.
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