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German Prosecutors Indict Three Men for Russian Espionage Plot in Frankfurt

The case underscores Germany’s intensifying crackdown on covert operations after the suspects allegedly tried to lure a Ukrainian ex-fighter to a café last year.

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Die Bundesanwaltschaft hat drei Männer angeklagt, die für einen russischen Geheimdienst gearbeitet haben sollen. Vor etwa einem Jahr sollen die drei versucht haben, in Deutschland einen Mann auszuspähen, der für die Ukraine gekämpft hatte.

Overview

  • The Federal Prosecutor’s Office charged Robert A., Vardges I. and Arman S. on May 28, 2025, alleging they worked for a Russian intelligence service to spy on a Ukrainian national.
  • Prosecutors say the trio attempted in May 2024 to lure the target to a Frankfurt café under false pretenses to monitor his activities.
  • The Ukrainian national alerted authorities, prompting the suspects’ arrest in June 2024 and their placement in pretrial detention.
  • Investigators believe the spying operation aimed to pave the way for broader Russian intelligence actions in Germany, possibly including assassination.
  • Meanwhile, related trials continue in Munich against other individuals accused of planning sabotage on German military and freight infrastructure for Russia.