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Canadian Officer Arrested for Passing Classified Info

12/12/2025

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Master Warrant Officer Matthew Robar of the Canadian Armed Forces has been arrested for allegedly passing classified information to a foreign entity.
He faces multiple charges under the National Defence Act, including breach of trust and communicating special operational information.
The investigation began in 2024 and involved collaboration between military police and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).
If prosecuted, the case will be managed within the military justice system.
The Department of National Defence highlighted the seriousness of foreign interference in national security.

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Story summary

Master Warrant Officer Matthew Robar of the Canadian Armed Forces has been arrested for allegedly passing classified information to a foreign entity.
He faces multiple charges under the National Defence Act, including breach of trust and communicating special operational information.
The investigation began in 2024 and involved collaboration between military police and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).
If prosecuted, the case will be managed within the military justice system.
The Department of National Defence highlighted the seriousness of foreign interference in national security.