A British man named Joshua Cammidge, 31, has been charged with offenses under the National Security Act after an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) London. The charges are linked to alleged contact with a representative of the GRU Volunteer Corps, a group connected to Russia’s military intelligence agency, known as the GRU. Cammidge was arrested by CTP London officers, with support from Wiltshire Police, at an address in Swindon on Friday, September 4. He was taken to a London police station, and searches were also conducted at another location in Swindon, according to the police. On September 5, Cammidge was arrested again and detained under the National Security Act, suspected of assisting a foreign intelligence service. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that after further investigations, Cammidge was charged with two specific offenses: assisting a foreign intelligence service, in violation of section 3 of the National Security Act 2023, and preparatory conduct, in violation of section 18 of the same act. These charges suggest that Cammidge may have engaged in activities that supported or prepared for actions that could threaten national security. Cammidge is set to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, September 10. Frank Ferguson, the chief crown prosecutor for the CPS Special Crime and Counter Terrorism Division, stated that the Crown Prosecution Service has decided to prosecute Cammidge following a counter-terrorism investigation. He added that prosecutors have determined there is enough evidence to bring the case to court and that it is in the public interest to proceed with criminal charges. Ferguson also emphasized that the legal proceedings are ongoing and that Cammidge is entitled to a fair trial. He urged the media and the public to avoid sharing any information online that could potentially influence the outcome of the case. This includes commentary, reports, or any other form of public discussion that might prejudice the legal process.