Leader of Russian spy ring based in Great Yarmouth jailed for nearly 11 years, five others also sentenced
- A Russian spy ring led by Bulgarian Orlin Roussev was jailed for up to nearly 11 years after being convicted in London in 2023 for espionage activities in Europe.
- The group operated out of a residence in Great Yarmouth and engaged in espionage activities between 2020 and 2023, targeting journalists, diplomats, and Ukrainian military personnel across multiple European countries.
- Police found extensive espionage equipment hidden in everyday objects like sunglasses, pens, neckties, and toys, while suspects used Hollywood code names and planned attacks on Kremlin opponents.
- Justice Nicholas Hilliard sentenced Roussev to 10 years and 8 months, describing his offenses as extremely serious and highlighting the significant consequences for national security and public safety.
- The case highlights Britain's commitment to countering hostile espionage, with Security Minister Dan Jarvis warning the sentences send a clear message to other adversaries.
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Great Yarmouth: Convictions in espionage affair around Wirecard Manager Jan Marsalek
What was planned for years from a British coastal town is reminiscent of an espionage thriller. The client was Russia, the wirecard manager Jan Marsalek. Now the agents were convicted.
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