In the United Kingdom, a group of Bulgarian citizens accused of espionage on behalf of Russia is facing trial amid allegations that their activities included surveillance and discussions of potential harm to investigative journalist Christo Grozev. During proceedings at a London court, prosecutor Alison Morgan revealed that Orlin Rusev, one of the accused who has pleaded guilty, exchanged messages with Austrian Jan Marsalek, alleged to be the leader of the spy network, about Grozev. Their communications reportedly covered options such as kidnapping, stealing Grozev’s computer, or even killing him.
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