Three Bulgarians, Vanya Gaberova, Katrin Ivanova, and Tihomir Ivanov Ivanchev, were convicted by a London jury of spying for Russia, having carried out extensive surveillance in Europe from 2020 to 2023. Their espionage activities included monitoring a US military base in Germany and planning to either assassinate or kidnap Bulgarian journalist Christo Grozev. This conviction comes in the context of increased espionage linked to Russia, particularly following its invasion of Ukraine, marking serious implications for national security across Europe.
A London jury has convicted three Bulgarians for espionage on behalf of Russian intelligence services, intensifying concerns over foreign spying in the UK.
The trio was found guilty of operating on an industrial scale, allegedly surveilling key military locations, including a US base in Germany.
Defendants discussed plans to assassinate Bulgarian journalist Christo Grozev, reflecting the increasingly aggressive tactics of Russian operatives.
The case highlights the ongoing risks of espionage amidst escalating geopolitical tensions following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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