Russia Expels British Diplomat Over Alleged Espionage
The FSB announced that Gerardus’ accreditation had been annulled, and he was instructed to leave Russian territory within a two-week timeframe.
"It has been reliably established that Second Secretary Jance Van Rensburg Albertus Gerardus, born 06/01/1996, when applying for permission to enter our country, deliberately provided false information, thereby violating Russian law," the FSB stated.
The intelligence service claimed that Gerardus attempted to collect classified information through informal discussions with Russian economic specialists, actions which were documented.
"The FSB of Russia has identified signs that this diplomat was conducting intelligence and subversive activities threatening the security of the Russian Federation," the agency added.
In addition, the Russian Foreign Ministry said that British temporary charge d'affaires Danae Dholakia was summoned regarding the matter, where she received a diplomatic note of protest and was formally notified about Gerardus’ expulsion.
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