Woman accused of spying for Moscow questioned over plan to kidnap man

Katrin Ivanova, giving evidence in UK court, pressed by prosecutor over her response to partner's message

A London-based lab technician accused of spying for Moscow has been questioned in court as to why she did not challenge her partner when he suggested they abduct or kill a man wanted by Russia for a 500,000 reward.

Katrin Ivanova, 33, was forwarded a message on 23 February 2022 suggesting that the money was on offer if she and other members of an alleged spy ring of Bulgarians living in the UK could capture Kirill Kachur, a Russian, in Montenegro.