Russian Couple Jailed for Espionage and Bomb Plot
A Russian couple, Igor and Irina R., were found guilty of spying in Poland. Igor received seven years in prison, and Irina received three years. They were involved with the FSB and gathering information.
Igor R., a Russian opposition activist, was sentenced to seven years in prison. He was accused of sharing information with the FSB. This is the first time a Russian political dissident has been tried for espionage in Europe. The trial was linked to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Irina R. was convicted of helping her husband, receiving a three-year sentence.
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Polish Couple Jailed for Espionage
Igor and Irina R. were convicted of espionage and sending a bomb.
Igor R. Sentenced for Espionage
Igor R. received a seven-year prison sentence for espionage and the bomb plot.
Irina R. Sentenced for Aid
Irina R. received a three-year sentence for aiding espionage.
Rogov Sentenced for FSB Contact
Igor Rogov received a seven-year sentence for sharing information with the FSB.
First Trial of Dissident
This is the first trial of a Russian political dissident for espionage in Europe.