Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 03:04am on 08 Mar 2025,Saturday International
A UK court has convicted three Bulgarian nationals—Katrin Ivanova, Vanya Gaberova, and Tihomir Ivanchev—for espionage on behalf of Russia. The trio, based in London, were part of a spy network led by fugitive Austrian businessman Jan Marsalek. Their operations included surveillance of investigative journalist Christo Grozev and attempts to gather Ukrainian military intelligence. Authorities dismantled the ring in February 2023, uncovering espionage equipment and counterfeit documents. The case highlights growing Russian intelligence operations in Europe, with the convicted individuals now facing up to 14 years in prison.
