The alleged leader of the Spy Group in London admitted to work on Russia

Two citizens of Bulgaria admitted to espionage to Russia during the trial in London. One of them, 46-year-old Orlin Rue,, according to the prosecution, led a group of spies working for Moscow. He allegedly received tasks from the Austrian businessman Yan Marslekle from the escaped to Russia.

Five Bulgarians were arrested in England in 2023. The British investigation said that they spied in favor of Moscow for at least 3 years. Later in the same case, another suspect was arrested . Of all the accused, only one person, Biszer Dzhambazov, admitted guilty, except Rusev, reports Reuters.

According to the investigation, Rossev was recruited by Marsealek, who worked for Russian intelligence. The group led the group not only in the UK, but also in Germany, Der Spiegel magazine reports . Bulgarian was familiar with Marsealek for working in the Wirecard payment system founded by the topics.

Rusev admitted to Russia in the Central Criminal Court of London in early November. This was known at the meeting in the case of three more accused, 33-year-old Katrin Ivanova, 30-year-old Vanya Gaberova and 39-year-old Tikhomir Ivanchev. They do not admit guilt. In addition to espionage, Ivanov is also accused of using fake documents. She also denies this, reports the Bulgarian Radio Liberty Service.