Two agents and a 'betrayal' of almost 300 files at the CNI: the investigation into the case that shook the foundations of the secret services comes to an end
Who was the head of the Russia area, allegedly recruited by the United States, and another agent are heading to a trial at the Audiencia de Madrid, of which there is only one precedent in Spain
Two agents from Spain's Centro Nacional de Inteligencia, including a former head of the Russia department with 24 staff, were detained in September 2023 on suspicion of leaking classified information to US intelligence. They were charged with treason and revealing secrets, and initially held in provisional prison, though later released.
Both deny the allegations. The investigation has now concluded and they are set to face trial at the Audiencia Provincial de Madrid. If convicted, it would be only the second case of a Spanish spy being tried for treason, following Roberto Flórez who was sentenced to nine years in prison.
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