Woman accused of spying for Russia says ‘leader’ was a ‘hero immigrant story’ A woman accused of being part of a spy ring for Russia said she was “very impressed” with one of the leaders who exemplified the “typical hero immigrant story”, a court heard.
Ivanova, dressed in a black suit, black jumper and white shirt in the witness box, told jurors she and Dzhambazov had let Roussev store computers and other equipment at various homes they lived in in London while Roussev helped them pay for deposits and gave them some money towards rent.
The Bulgarian national, who moved to the UK in 2012, became friends with Orlin Roussev through her partner Biser Dzhambazov, both of whom have pleaded guilty to espionage charges.
She met Roussev, who the court previously heard was “leading” the alleged spy ring, at East Croydon station in 2012.
Katrin Ivanova, 33, is on trial accused of carrying out surveillance on individuals and places of interest to Russia for more than two years.
