Geopolitical Espionage

FBI Wiretapped Newsom Ally in Political Probe

The FBI utilized a mole within Governor Gavin Newsom’s political sphere prior to expanding its corruption investigation to include the governor and his wife. Democrat insider Alexis Podesta secretly recorded conversations during the criminal probe into Newsom’s then-chief of staff, Dana Williamson, who has since pleaded guilty to federal fraud and tax charges. This revelation explains why numerous Sacramento insiders and lobbyists received FBI notifications of intercepted phone calls, even those with minimal or no connection to Williamson.

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Russian Spy Ring Used Honey Traps to Target Journalists

A Russian espionage ring, led by Orlin Roussev and Biser Dzhambazov (who pleaded guilty), utilized two female operatives, Vanya Gaberova and Katrin Ivanova, as honey traps. Gaberova and Ivanova, along with Tihomir Ivanchev, deny spying charges. The ring, operating across multiple European cities, targeted journalists, dissidents, and even a Ukrainian military training base. Their actions, utilizing the women to gather intelligence, placed numerous lives at risk.

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