Espionage

FBI offers $200,000 reward for Monica Witt arrest

The FBI announced a $200,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of former U.S. Air Force intelligence specialist Monica Witt. She faces espionage charges for allegedly sharing secrets with Iran after defecting in 2013. Witt remains at large more than a decade after her indictment.

UK court convicts two men linked to Hong Kong trade office of spying

May 07, 2026 Reported by AI

A British court has convicted two men connected to Hong Kong's London trade office of spying for Chinese authorities. Bill Yuen Chung-biu and Peter Wai Chi-leung were found guilty on Thursday of assisting a foreign intelligence service.

Iran

UK couple sentenced to 10 years in Iran for espionage

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LDP considers mandatory reporting by foreign agents

Asia

Chinese state-backed spy thriller draws strong box office

New report on changes in espionage against Europe

A new Swedish report has analyzed 70 espionage cases in Europe and identifies personal disappointment as a key factor in recruitment. The report outlines new methods for foreign powers to approach individuals via everyday channels like TikTok and gig jobs. Researcher Anna Wagman Kåring warns of the significant damage such espionage can cause.

ITV reveals cast for upcoming crime drama Betrayal

February 07, 2026 Reported by AI

ITV has announced the full cast for its new four-part crime-drama series Betrayal, led by Shaun Evans as an MI5 officer facing personal and professional turmoil. Written by David Eldridge and directed by Julian Jarrold, the series explores espionage and midlife crisis. It premieres on February 8, 2026.

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