Three Bulgarians have been convicted of espionage in the UK, as part of one of the largest Russian spy operations uncovered by British police. Led by I.T. specialist Orlin Roussev, the group conducted surveillance targeting journalists and critics of the Russian government over three years. Their activities included monitoring a U.S. military site in Germany. The Metropolitan Police emphasized the growing threats from Russia, marking this case as part of a disturbing trend indicating that espionage is increasingly outsourced by states. The group will face sentencing in May, following a complex investigation.
During a three-year period, the group, led by Bulgarian I.T. specialist Orlin Roussev, conducted six operations targeting journalists and critics of the Russian government.
This case is a clear example of the increasing amount of state threat casework we are dealing with in the U.K., particularly linked to Russia.
The convictions were achieved as the result of an extremely complex investigation into a group that was carrying out sophisticated surveillance operations in the U.K. and in Europe.
The three Bulgarians found guilty denied the charges, claiming they did not know who they were working for or had been misled by higher-ups.
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