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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Thousands of inconspicuous houses. Russian spies build networks of properties intended for sabotage

A report highlights the construction of networks of properties by Russian spies that could potentially be used for sabotage activities.

Feb 26 โ€ข 19:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

Newsweek: American Military Secrets Sold to Russians for Millions

A former employee of a U.S. military contracting company was sentenced to 7 years in prison for selling sensitive cybersecurity tools to Russian associates.

Feb 26 โ€ข 16:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

A former American pilot ends up in prison and the secret in China

A former American military pilot, Gerald Brown, has been arrested and sentenced for illegally training Chinese pilots, raising concerns about U.S. national security.

Feb 26 โ€ข 16:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

The file on wiretapping is reopened, investigation into attempted espionage

The court in Greece has handed severe penalties to four individuals involved in illegal wiretapping, drawing significant political reactions and highlighting constitutional rights violations.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Group based in China spied on companies in Brazil for seven years, says Google

Google disclosed that a Chinese cybercriminal group conducted a digital espionage campaign targeting Brazilian companies from 2018 to 2023.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking News] The amendment bill on 'distortion of law' passed in the National Assembly

The amendment bill, which introduces the 'distortion of law' crime and expands the application of the espionage law, passed the National Assembly with a majority vote.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

USA accuses former fighter pilot of training Chinese air force

The U.S. Justice Department has arrested a former fighter pilot, Gerald Brown, for allegedly training Chinese air force pilots without authorization.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Former American Officer Arrested for Secretly Training Chinese Pilots

A former U.S. Air Force officer was arrested for allegedly providing unauthorized defense services to Chinese military pilots and conspiring to do so.

Feb 26 โ€ข 03:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Crime & Justice

Ex-Air Force pilot arrested for allegedly training Chinese military pilots without authorization

A former U.S. Air Force pilot has been arrested for allegedly training Chinese military pilots without proper authorization from the U.S. government.

Feb 26 โ€ข 02:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Warning: Russia is not buying real estate near these objects in Europe for no reason

The article warns that Russia's real estate purchases in Europe may be linked to espionage and potential sabotage operations.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Possible Spy Identifying as Ukrainian: 'Accidental' Encounter and 700,000 Yen Envelope

A former employee of a machine tool manufacturer in Japan is under investigation for allegedly conveying trade secrets to a Russian government official following an encounter with someone claiming to be Ukrainian.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
World

Case, islands and warehouses near NATO bases: the secret network of Moscow ready for sabotage

Russia has acquired sensitive properties near military and civilian sites in over a dozen Western European countries, potentially for launching a coordinated sabotage campaign.

Feb 25 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Australian jailed for 7 years for 'betraying' the United States

Peter Williams, a former Australian intelligence official, has been sentenced to 87 months in prison for selling U.S. trade secrets to a Russian broker.

Feb 25 โ€ข 01:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
World

Media: Russian spies are using real estate in the West as 'Trojan horses'

Russian spies have turned real estate across Western Europe into a 'Trojan horse' network aimed at conducting coordinated sabotage campaigns, according to intelligence sources cited by the British newspaper 'The Daily Telegraph'.

Feb 24 โ€ข 18:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

ELTA briefly: the commemoration of the fourth anniversary of the war in Ukraine and excerpts from E. Masiulis's book about D. Grybauskaitฤ—

A Montenegrin national was detained in Poland on suspicion of spying for Lithuania on behalf of China, while excerpts from a political leader's autobiography surfaced, discussing interactions with the nation's past president and current leader on the anniversary of the Ukraine war.

Feb 24 โ€ข 16:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

BNS Sprint: a person suspected of espionage has been detained, Masiulis' memories about Grybauskaitฤ—, anniversaries of the war in Ukraine

The article covers various topics including the detention of an espionage suspect, reflections from Masiulis on Grybauskaitฤ—, and anniversaries related to the war in Ukraine.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
Crime & Justice

For spying on Belarus, the partners face 7 and 9 years in prison

Two Lithuanians are facing prison sentences for espionage activities linked to Belarus.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
World

Russian spies turn European properties into 'Trojan horses', The Telegraph says

Russian intelligence services have reportedly transformed properties throughout Western Europe into strategic assets aimed at facilitating acts of sabotage against the West.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

How Russia builds a network of several "Trojan Horses" for sabotage operations in Europe

Russian spies are reportedly acquiring properties near military and political installations in Western Europe to create a network for coordinated sabotage campaigns.

Feb 24 โ€ข 12:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Russia is buying homes near military bases throughout Europe: Lithuania mentioned

Russia is allegedly acquiring sensitive real estate near military and civilian sites across at least ten European countries, including Lithuania.

Feb 24 โ€ข 11:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Montenegrin citizen suspected of spying for China detained in Poland

A Montenegrin citizen has been detained in Poland on suspicion of espionage for China related to Lithuania.

Feb 24 โ€ข 07:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

VSD: A person suspected of spying for China against Lithuania detained in Poland

A Montenegrin citizen has been arrested in Poland on suspicion of spying for China against Lithuania.

Feb 24 โ€ข 07:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

Putin's Provocateur and Propagandist, Welcomed by Fico - Who is the New Russian Ambassador to Slovakia?

Sergej Vadimoviฤ Andrejev, the new Russian ambassador to Slovakia, is a seasoned diplomat known for his ties to propaganda and alleged espionage activities under Vladimir Putin's regime, despite receiving a warm welcome from Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.

Feb 24 โ€ข 07:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Love-struck 'Moscow mole' sent three-word text to FBI agent while drunk

Nomma Zarubina, a Russian spy, was imprisoned after sending a drunken text to an FBI agent.

Feb 23 โ€ข 18:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Delivery of classified information to a foreign power: the court releases a former engineer of the DGSE

A former engineer of the French intelligence agency DGSE was acquitted of delivering classified data to a foreign employer but received a suspended sentence for improperly handling classified documents.

Feb 23 โ€ข 14:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

German spies gain more power - trust in the USA declines

Germany is increasing the power and funding of its foreign intelligence agency, the BND, amid declining trust in the USA.

Feb 23 โ€ข 12:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

Russia's 'new secret agents' wage a war of sabotage in Europe

The article discusses Russia's recruitment of ordinary Europeans to act as clandestine agents in its ongoing shadow war against Europe, ahead of the four-year anniversary of the Ukraine war.

Feb 23 โ€ข 11:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Belarusian detained in Poland on suspicion of espionage and in Lithuania

A Belarusian man has been detained in Poland on espionage charges related to Belarusian military intelligence and operations targeting NATO countries.

Feb 23 โ€ข 10:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Poland has detained a Belarusian who spied for Minsk, also operating in Lithuania

Poland has arrested a Belarusian citizen accused of espionage for the Belarusian military intelligence, which included identifying critical infrastructure in Poland, Germany, and Lithuania.

Feb 23 โ€ข 10:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Another spy in the hands of the ABW. He observed crucial facilities

A Belarusian national, Pavlov T., was arrested in Poland on suspicion of espionage for the Belarusian military intelligence, focusing on critical infrastructure and NATO-relevant sites.

Feb 23 โ€ข 10:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
World

This was the reason why a British couple was sentenced to 10 years in prison in Iran: They were traveling around the world on a motorcycle

A British couple, Lindsay and Craig Foreman, were sentenced to 10 years in an Iranian prison for alleged espionage during their motorcycle journey around the world.

Feb 22 โ€ข 19:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

More powerful than the CIA, FBI, and MI6 combined: the strange alarm about the Chinese MSS

A recent espionage incident in Greece highlights the sophisticated recruitment methods of China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) after a Greek commander was lured by a Chinese agent via LinkedIn.

Feb 22 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

'My Parents Have Been Locked Up for 10 Years in Iran Hellhole Prison - But I've Realised One Major Thing'

A British couple has been sentenced to ten years in an Iranian prison on allegations of espionage, prompting their children to advocate for their release.

Feb 21 โ€ข 17:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The Court Confirms That the Former President of BBVA and His Management Were Outside the Control Regulations to Hire Villarejo

The Spanish National Court confirmed that the former president of BBVA and his executive team were not adhering to control regulations when hiring former police commissioner Villarejo for espionage activities.

Feb 21 โ€ข 04:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

โ€“ I have had a lot to think about

James Bowen reflects on his experiences at the International Peace Institute and raises questions about the qualifications of interns he encountered during his tenure.

Feb 20 โ€ข 19:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Distraught son of Brit couple holed up in filthy Iran jail speaks out on 10-year sentence

A British couple sentenced to 10 years in an Iranian prison for espionage are causing distress for their children back home, who have been living in uncertainty.

Feb 20 โ€ข 16:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Vladimir Putin, women, services: Jeffrey Epstein's ties to Russia

Documents reveal Jeffrey Epstein's repeated attempts to meet with Vladimir Putin and outline his connections with Russia, amid his notorious allegations of sex trafficking.

Feb 20 โ€ข 15:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

House of Guinness star lands leading role in chilling BBC war drama

Ann Skelly takes on the lead role in the new BBC war drama 'Honey', a six-part series involving espionage during the Cold War.

Feb 20 โ€ข 14:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Crime & Justice

"Calculated Breach of Trust": Iranian Engineers Allegedly Stole Google Secrets

Three engineers from Silicon Valley are accused of stealing Google's trade secrets and attempting to transfer sensitive data to Iran.

Feb 20 โ€ข 12:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Warns of active hostile states' intelligence and security services activities on social networks

Lithuania's authorities are alerting citizens about efforts by hostile states to recruit individuals for espionage activities via social media platforms like Telegram.

Feb 20 โ€ข 09:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Estonia Imprisons Israeli Citizen for Spying for Russia's FSB

An Israeli citizen, Anatolijus Privalovas, has been sentenced to prison in Estonia for espionage activities linked to Russia's FSB, which reportedly began in 2016.

Feb 20 โ€ข 08:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Israeli citizen living in Narva spied for the FSB and prepared sabotage acts

An Israeli citizen living in Narva, Anatoli Privalov, collaborated with the FSB since 2016 and was involved in espionage activities until his arrest last fall.

Feb 19 โ€ข 22:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

All the betrayals of a prince, Andrew of England, who played and burned as Epstein's spy

Prince Andrew faces serious allegations involving espionage and misconduct that threaten the reputation of King Charles III and the monarchy.

Feb 19 โ€ข 21:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Audios of Karina: Judicial Setback for Deputy Pagano and Her Husband in a Government Complaint

Deputy Marcela Pagano and her husband Franco Bindi faced a judicial setback as their request to access documents in a government espionage case against Karina Milei was denied.

Feb 19 โ€ข 21:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

The Casation Court denied Deputy Marcela Pagano and Franco Bindi access to the investigation of the ANDIS audio leaks

The Casation Court in Argentina has denied Deputy Marcela Pagano and her partner Franco Bindi access to documents in an investigation regarding the illegal leak of audio recordings from former ANDIS head Diego Spagnuolo.

Feb 19 โ€ข 19:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Estonia Imprisons Israeli Citizen for Spying for Russia

A 50-year-old man has been sentenced for providing information to Russia's Federal Security Service, compromising Estonia's security.

Feb 19 โ€ข 18:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A British couple sentenced to 10 years in prison in Iran: accused of espionage

A British couple, Lindsay and Craig Foreman, have been sentenced to 10 years in prison in Iran on espionage charges, despite their claims of innocence.

Feb 19 โ€ข 17:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
Crime & Justice

Harju County Court found Israeli citizen guilty of espionage for the FSB

Anatoly Privalov, an Israeli citizen, was sentenced to six years and six months in prison for espionage against Estonia, gathering and transmitting information to the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB).

Feb 19 โ€ข 16:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
World

British couple detained in Iran while traveling around the world sentenced to ten years for espionage

A British couple traveling around the world has been sentenced to ten years in prison in Iran for espionage.

Feb 19 โ€ข 13:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

Chinaโ€™s latest box office draw: spy thriller backed by state espionage agency

A new spy thriller supported by China's Ministry of State Security has become a major box office success during Lunar New Year.

Feb 19 โ€ข 12:50 UTC

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