The Times of Central AsiaMay 13, 2025
Our @stephenmbland.bsky.social covers how the six Bulgarian nationals were sentenced for espionage and identity fraud in the UK, exposing a sprawling spy network linked to global disinformation and sabotage timesca.com/bulgarian-sp... #Espionage #IdentityFraud #SpyNetwork #BulgarianNationals #UK

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The Times of Central AsiaMay 13, 2025
Six Bulgarian nationals were sentenced for espionage and identity fraud in the UK, exposing a sprawling spy network linked to global disinformation and sabotage https://timesca.com/bulgarian-spy-ring-sentenced-questions-linger-over-possible-unprosecuted-crimes-and-future-threats/ #Espionage #IdentityFraud #SpyNetwork #BulgarianNationals #UK #Disinformation
Bulgarian Spy Ring Sentenced: Questions Linger Over Possible Unprosecuted Crimes and Future Threats - The Times Of Central Asia

On March 7, 2025, six Bulgarian nationals living in the UK were convicted under the Official Secrets Act 1911 for espionage and the Identity Documents Act

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Kyiv Independent Daily HeadlinesMay 13, 2025

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Russia brings in top-level FSB Presidential Regiment to Chasiv Yar; If Russians are using this level of specialists in urban combat, they are probably facing difficulties — International Civil Aviation Organization rules Russia responsible for downing MH17 — Russia decreased but didn’t cease attacks during Victory Day truce — 6 Bulgarian nationals sentenced in the UK for spying for Russia … and more

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The Times of Central AsiaMar 7, 2025
Our @stephenmbland.bsky.social explains how a UK court unveiled a mercenary spy ring linked to ex-WireCard exec Jan Marsalek guilty verdicts reveal espionage tied to a suspected Russian agent timesca.com/mercenary-sp... #London #BulgarianNationals #RussianIntelligence #EspionageInvestigation
The Times of Central AsiaMar 7, 2025
A covert spy ring led by Bulgarian nationals and linked to Russian intelligence has exposed the murky world of commercial espionage, culminating in guilty verdicts and a chilling look into high-stakes clandestine operations https://timesca.com/mercenary-spies-unmasked-guilty-verdict-exposes-global-disinformation-and-sabotage-network-2/ #London #UK #OldBailey #BulgarianNationals #RussianIntelligence #OldBaileyTrial #EspionageInvestigation #ClandestineOperations
Mercenary Spies Unmasked: Guilty Verdict Exposes Global Disinformation and Sabotage Network - The Times Of Central Asia

A spy cell in the UK, including five Bulgarian nationals, targeted multiple individuals and locations over nearly three years, according to court documents at

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