The head of counterintelligence and security Belgium Clement Vandenborre was removed from office and was suspected of “espionage in favor of Russia”.
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This writes the newspaper De Morgen, citing sources.
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According to the publication, Vandenborre, who worked in counterintelligence for 40 years, is also suspected in the destruction of confidential data.
It is noted that the head of the service, according to preliminary data, could in 2016 to transmit sensitive information to a double agent in Serbia, which, in turn, “worked for.” Vandenborre himself denies these accusations.
The newspaper stresses that the Belgian intelligence service, where the military and intelligence service, whose staff are mainly civil, for a long time there is tension.
In the Ministry of defence of Belgium refused to comment on the reports.
“Any review of these messages from our side will not and is not planned”, — stated in the defense Ministry RIA Novosti.
Previously, the Harju County court in Tallinn acknowledged citizens of Estonia Denis Metsavere and his father Peter Volin guilty of espionage in favor of Russia.
Land court of Salzburg extended the arrest of former Austrian Colonel, who is suspected of carrying out surveillance activities in favor of Russia, until March 9.