Bulgarians Who Spied for Russia Sentenced to Jail by UK Judge
Court artist sketches of Bulgarian nationals, from left, Katrin Ivanova, Vanya Gaberova, Orlin Roussev, Ivan Stoyanov and Bizer Dzhambazov appearing via video link at Westminster Magistrates' Court, London, on Sept. 26, 2023.
Source: Elizabeth Cook/PA/AP PhotoSix Bulgarian nationals who were part of a Russian spy ring run by Wirecard’s fugitive ex-chief operating officer were sentenced to as long as 10 years in prison by a London judge.
Orlin Roussev was handed the longest term — 10 years and eight months — for his role involving “significant planning over a long period of time” and boasting of having an “Indiana Jones garage” with high-end surveillance equipment. Five others were sentenced to jail terms ranging from five years to 10 years.