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14 September 2026

Berlin businesswoman charged over alleged spying for Russia

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Berlin businesswoman charged over alleged spying for Russia

Prosecutors say the Berlin marketing executive used her political and military contacts to help a Russian intelligence officer gain access to influential circles and seek information on German defense policy.

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