Alleged Russian spy denies knowing of ‘honeytrap’ plan to target journalist

London-based Vanya Gaberova, 30, tells Old Bailey she was lied to and manipulated by alleged spy ring

An alleged Russian spy tearfully told the Old Bailey she knew nothing of plans to deploy her as a honeytrap" and claimed she was lied to, manipulated, used, and exposed".

London-based Vanya Gaberova, 30, is accused of being part of a spy ring which targeted people and places of interest to the Russian state over three years.