Bulgarian Nationals Convicted for Spying in the UK
A jury in London delivered a verdict on Friday, finding three Bulgarian individuals guilty of espionage for Russia. The court determined that their covert operations posed serious risks to public safety across Europe.
Details of the Convictions
The trio—Katrin Ivanova, 33; Vanya Gaberova, 30; and Tihomir Ivanov Ivanchev, 39—were residing in the United Kingdom while orchestrating clandestine intelligence activities aimed at benefiting the Kremlin. Testimonies presented during the trial unveiled a range of surveillance efforts that could have endangered numerous lives.
Trial Insights and Implications
This important case began proceedings in November and culminated with significant revelations about foreign espionage threatening national security. The verdict from London’s Central Criminal Court serves as a stark reminder of the pervasive challenges posed by overseas intelligence operations within Europe.
(Source: Various news agencies.)
