French Citizen Arrested in Russia for Alleged Military Intelligence Gathering
Russian authorities have detained a French citizen for collecting intelligence on Russian military activities. Identified as an employee of the Center for Humanitarian Dialogue, he faces up to five years in prison under Russian law for failing to register as a foreign agent. The French Foreign Ministry and the organization have yet to comment.
Russian investigators have detained a French citizen for allegedly collecting intelligence on Russian military activities.
Identified by the TASS news agency as an employee of the Center for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD), the man has been under suspicion for years.
He reportedly visited Russia multiple times, including Moscow, to meet with Russian citizens and gather sensitive military information.
Authorities claim this information could be used to compromise state security.
He faces charges under a Russian law for failing to register as a 'foreign agent,' carrying a potential sentence of up to five years in prison.
The French Foreign Ministry and HD have yet to comment on the arrest.
Identified by the TASS news agency as an employee of the Center for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD), the man has been under suspicion for years.
He reportedly visited Russia multiple times, including Moscow, to meet with Russian citizens and gather sensitive military information.
Authorities claim this information could be used to compromise state security.
He faces charges under a Russian law for failing to register as a 'foreign agent,' carrying a potential sentence of up to five years in prison.
The French Foreign Ministry and HD have yet to comment on the arrest.
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