Agent for Russia and UK-based Bulgarian planned ‘honeytrap’ for journalist, court hears
by Dan Sabbagh Defence and security editor from on (#6SN6C)
Pair chatted on Telegram about plot to target Christo Grozev, known for his investigations into Russian espionage
An agent for Russia and a Bulgarian based in Britain discussed setting up a honeytrap" for an investigative journalist, the Old Bailey has heard.
Jan Marsalek, the agent, chatted on Telegram with Orlin Roussev in September 2021 about a plot to target the award-winning journalist Christo Grozev, known for his investigations into Russian espionage, prosecutor Alison Morgan KC said.
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