The Swedish police arrested a woman on June 21 while kayaking near the Musko naval base in the Stockholm archipelago.

During a preliminary hearing in Huddinge on June 24, the woman was formally charged under Swedish laws prohibiting unauthorized photography and access to protected sites.

Prosecutor Julia Tibäck told Swedish newspaper Expressen that guards at the base spotted the woman taking photos with her phone, prompting them to alert the police.

At the hearing, the woman admitted to entering the area and taking pictures but denied any criminal intent or gross negligence.

Authorities currently have no evidence linking the woman to any foreign intelligence service.

The Baltic Sentinel cites (link in Estonian) the Estonian outlet Delfi as its source.

Ministry clarifying circumstances

A communications specialist at the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs told the newspaper Postimees that they are also aware of the case.

"Together with our embassy in Stockholm, we are clarifying the circumstances and communicating with the relatives of the detained citizen," the ministry added.

The Swedish Security Service was also notified of the incident, but declined to comment, the paper reported. 

The woman will remain in custody until at least July 1, when the first court hearing will take place.

This story was updated to add additional information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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