Austrian ex-intelligence officer found guilty of Russia spying charges

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An Austrian former intelligence officer has been found guilty of espionage related to Russia, having passed sensitive information to Russian agents and to Jan Marsalek, a known fugitive. The conviction highlights ongoing intelligence and security challenges in Europe.

A jury in Vienna found Ott, 63, guilty of having handed over information to Russian intelligence officers and to Jan Marsalek, the fugitive ...