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Germany charges intelligence ‘mole’ with treason in Russia spying case

BBC News

By Micahel Ertl

September 6, 2023

A high-ranking German intelligence officer has been charged with treason for allegedly passing state secrets to Russia.

Prosecutors believe Carsten L shared intelligence about the war in Ukraine and the Wagner mercenary group and received roughly €400,000 (£340,000), according to German reports.

Another German man, who is suspected of having acted as a courier, has also been charged.

Both men could face life sentences.