Gentlemen

Oberon · 06-28-10, 06:04 PM

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/us_...a/10442223.stm

Been a while since the States has had their own spy bust.

Russia will howl.

FIREWALL · 06-28-10, 06:19 PM

While the title "Gentleman" doesn't fit me.

I had to post if for no other reason for a chuckle.

The big joke is we only give them 5 yrs in prison.

Platapus · 06-28-10, 06:29 PM

As we say, while there may be friendly nations, there are no friendly intelligence services.

MH · 06-28-10, 06:36 PM

Nothing strange about that.
Spying is as old as prostitution...

krashkart · 06-28-10, 07:47 PM

We were well overdue for one of these incidents.

nikimcbee · 06-29-10, 08:55 AM

I didn't catch what exactly they were spying on? (what kind of info they were interested in?)

Raptor1 · 06-29-10, 09:07 AM

'Conspiracy to act as unlawful agents of a foreign government' and 'Conspiracy to launder money' have to be the best accusations I've ever heard anyone being accused of!

Jimbuna · 06-29-10, 09:56 AM

I wonder if a detailed investigation will lead to a disclosure of what information they passed on?

Oberon · 06-29-10, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by nikimcbee

I didn't catch what exactly they were spying on? (what kind of info they were interested in?)

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They were allegedly trained by the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) to infiltrate policy-making circles and collect information, according to court papers filed in the US court for the southern district of New York.

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The group allegedly got close to a scientist involved in designing bunker-busting bombs and a top former intelligence official.

I also recall reading in the earlier report that I posted last night that Russia was also interested in US intentions towards Iran.

Sailor Steve · 06-29-10, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Raptor1

'Conspiracy to act as unlawful agents of a foreign government' and 'Conspiracy to launder money' have to be the best accusations I've ever heard anyone being accused of!

I accuse you of being right!

STEED · 06-29-10, 02:15 PM

GREAT!

Cold war part two, lets bust some commie ass.

Susexx · 06-29-10, 02:32 PM

The next newspaper bosh... The Empire strikes back

Lord MedVaider and Imperator PalPutin

Skybird · 06-29-10, 04:10 PM

Economic espionage is very much en vogue, and some say it has led to even more spionage activity than during the cold war.

And no, it does not stop at the claimed allied/befriended nation's door. Germany's biggest spionage problems in the economic field are China, Russia, Israel (!) and - the US (!!).

Jimbuna · 06-29-10, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by STEED

GREAT!

Cold war part two, lets bust some commie ass.

LOL

raymond6751 · 06-29-10, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

I wonder if a detailed investigation will lead to a disclosure of what information they passed on?

Whatever, if any, information is passed for public consumption won't be true. The 'security' forces are pretty tight-lipped.

Every nation spies on every other nation, friend and foe. Some get caught.

Even the evidence at trial will likely have sections that are 'classified' and 'restricted' so that we won't get much in the news.

06-28-10, 06:04 PM	#1
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Gentlemen http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/us_...a/10442223.stm Been a while since the States has had their own spy bust. Russia will howl.

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FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	While the title "Gentleman" doesn't fit me. I had to post if for no other reason for a chuckle. The big joke is we only give them 5 yrs in prison. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

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Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,360 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	As we say, while there may be friendly nations, there are no friendly intelligence services. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

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krashkart Navy Seal Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,292 Downloads: 100 Uploads: 0	We were well overdue for one of these incidents. __________________ sent from my fingertips using a cheap keyboard

06-29-10, 08:55 AM	#6
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	I didn't catch what exactly they were spying on? (what kind of info they were interested in?) __________________

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MH Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,184 Downloads: 248 Uploads: 0	Nothing strange about that. Spying is as old as prostitution...

06-29-10, 09:07 AM	#7
Raptor1 Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Stavka Posts: 8,211 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	'Conspiracy to act as unlawful agents of a foreign government' and 'Conspiracy to launder money' have to be the best accusations I've ever heard anyone being accused of! __________________ Current Eastern Front status: Probable Victory

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I wonder if a detailed investigation will lead to a disclosure of what information they passed on? __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	GREAT! Cold war part two, lets bust some commie ass. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

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Susexx Planesman Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S.Peterburg, Russia Posts: 189 Downloads: 94 Uploads: 0	The next newspaper bosh... The Empire strikes back Lord MedVaider and Imperator PalPutin

06-29-10, 04:10 PM	#13
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,602 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Economic espionage is very much en vogue, and some say it has led to even more spionage activity than during the cold war. And no, it does not stop at the claimed allied/befriended nation's door. Germany's biggest spionage problems in the economic field are China, Russia, Israel (!) and - the US (!!). __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.