LONDON—A security guard at the British Embassy in Berlin who spied for Russia has been jailed for 13 years and two months by a judge who said his actions were, “intended to damage British interests.” David Ballantyne Smith, who formerly served in the Royal Air Force, pleaded guilty in November to eight counts of breaching the Official Secrets…
British Guard at Berlin Embassy Pleads Guilty to Spying for Russia
A security guard at the British Embassy in Berlin has pleaded guilty to eight charges of spying for Russia. David Ballantyne Smith, 58, entered pleas of guilty last week to eight counts of breaching the Official Secrets Act by “committing an act prejudicial to the safety or interests of the state,” but it could only be…
Guard at UK Embassy in Berlin Accused of Passing Secrets to Russian Diplomat
A security guard at the British Embassy in Berlin has appeared in court after being accused of spying for the Russian state. David Smith, 57, was arrested by German police on Aug. 10, 2021, and was extradited to the UK on April 6. The British national was charged with nine offences under the Official Secrets…
MPs Call for Security Review of UK Embassy Contractors
MPs are calling for a security review of UK embassy contractors following the arrest of a British embassy employee on suspicion of spying for Russia. A 57-year-old British national—identified by authorities only as David S—was detained on Tuesday following a joint investigation by British and German authorities. The German Federal Prosecutor’s Office said the man…
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