US EditionLeader of Russian spy ring based in Great Yarmouth jailed for nearly 11 years, five others also sentenced
- Orlin Roussev, a 47-year-old Bulgarian, was jailed for 10 years and eight months for leading a Russian spy ring based in Great Yarmouth, England, in May 2025.
- The spy ring operated from 2020 to 2023, conducting espionage in the UK, Germany, Austria, Spain, and Montenegro targeting journalists, diplomats, and Ukrainian troops.
- The group employed advanced spy gear, including miniature cameras concealed within items such as eyewear, writing instruments, ties, and plush toys, as well as devices designed to disrupt Wi-Fi and GPS signals.
- Justice Nicholas Hilliard noted that Roussev took part in six complex operations, describing the offenses as highly serious, while Security Minister Dan Jarvis emphasized that the harsh sentences serve as a deterrent to hostile actors.
- All six convicts received prison terms up to nearly 11 years and face deportation after release, emphasizing Britain's resolve to counter hostile intelligence activities.
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United Kingdom: Prison sentences for members of Russian spying
Because they were spying on Russia, six Bulgarians are sentenced to several years of imprisonment, including planning to pour pig blood on a embassy by drone. Their liaison partner: ex-Wirecard chief Marsalek.
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