It was alleged that Carsten L, who works at the German Foreign Intelligence Agency (BND), who was arrested in Germany on charges of spying for Russia, had access to sensitive information obtained by the intelligence services of Western countries.
In the news of Focus magazine, which is based on security circles, it was stated that Carsten L served as a manager in the unit at BND, which conducts the technical analysis of information obtained from eavesdropping by other countries.
ACCESSING SENSITIVE INFORMATION
In the news, it was noted that Carsten L, in this role, also had access to sensitive information obtained in covert listening operations by the intelligence services of Western friendly countries, including the UK Electronic Intelligence Service (GCHQ) and the US National Security Agency (NSA).
In the news, which stated that Casten L is responsible for analyzing all information and processes as an expert, it was stated that BND was therefore concerned that Carsten L gave information from the intelligence services of friendly countries to Russia.
BND President Bruno Kahl made a statement to the country’s press regarding the incident, stating that the Federal Prosecutor’s Office was informed when there was strong suspicion about the employee at BND, “We are working closely and in confidence with the investigative units to fully clarify the incident.” said.
Kahl noted that the success of the investigation depends on sharing as little information as possible with the public until the attorney general’s office completes the investigation.
“IF DOUBT IS CONFIRMED, IT MEANS A SIGNIFICANT BATTLE AGAINST RUSSIAN SPY”
German Minister of Justice Marco Buschmann thanked the security authorities for catching the suspect and said, “If the suspicion is confirmed, it means a significant blow has been dealt against Russian espionage.” made its assessment. Carsten L., a German citizen working for the Foreign Intelligence Service in Germany, was arrested yesterday on charges of spying for Russia.
It was announced that Carsten L transmitted the information she obtained within the scope of her professional activity to the Russian intelligence service in 2022, and that this information was a state secret. (AA)