Arrests Made in UK Security Investigation into Suspected Russian Spies
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Three Bulgarian nationals living in the UK have been arrested and charged with spying for Russia following a national security investigation. The individuals were arrested under the Official Secrets Act and charged with possessing false identity documents. The suspects, who include a former strategic adviser to the Bulgarian Ministry of Energy, are set to stand trial in January. This incident adds to a series of high-profile cases involving Russian intelligence operations in the UK, including the poisoning of Sergei Skripal and his daughter in 2018.
- U.K. arrests three Bulgarians suspected of spying for Russia The Washington Post
- Suspected spies for Russia held in major UK security investigation BBC
- Three suspected Russian spies arrested in Britain New York Post
- Suspected spies for Russia held in major UK security investigation – BBC News BBC News
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