Italy has arrested two people, including a former member of its intelligence services, for allegedly passing classified information to a Russian agent.

Axar.az reports, citing Reuters, that prosecutors said the main suspect, whom they did not name, was a 59-year-old former officer in the Carabinieri military police who had worked as part of the intelligence community.

The accusations include the transfer of protected information, as well as unauthorized access to IT and telecoms services.

Five other people have been placed under investigation as part of a probe launched in May 2025.

The main suspect is accused of taking money to pass on to a Russian agent information obtained from his sources who include four serving members of the Italian military. The Russian operative allegedly involved is protected by diplomatic immunity in Italy.