Six Bulgarians Jailed for Russian Spy Ring in UK

Six Bulgarian nationals have been sentenced in the UK to prison terms ranging from five to over ten years for operating a major Russian spy ring based out of a guesthouse in Great Yarmouth. The group, led by Orlin Roussev and allegedly directed by fugitive Wirecard COO Jan Marsalek from Moscow, conducted surveillance on journalists, diplomats, dissidents, Ukrainian troops, and a US military base in Germany. Among those convicted were two female 'honeytrap' agents, Katrin Ivanova and Vanya Gaberova, involved in a love triangle and found to have knowingly endangered UK national security. While some defendants claimed ignorance, the judge highlighted the serious risk their actions posed. All six had settled status in the UK under Brexit arrangements but now face automatic deportation. The case illustrates heightened UK vigilance against Russian espionage amid ongoing tensions over Ukraine.