The Swedish man, Payam Kia, has admitted to receiving a financial reward for spying on behalf of Russia’s embassy in Stockholm. The admission, made to the appeal court yesterday, follows ten years of investigation into the activities of the Kia brothers. Prosecutors allege the brothers spent a decade gathering and selling information that allegedly harmed Sweden’s security. Payman Kia, 42, was previously sentenced to life imprisonment for espionage. Both brothers deny the charges but have admitted to each other’s involvement. The exchange of information, described as occurring in a toilet at the Uppsala city library, was allegedly conducted with false information. “Payam did not pass information to the Russian intelligence service that would endanger Sweden’s security,” stated defense lawyer Björn Sandin to Swedish public broadcasting. Intelligence expert Tony Ingesson of Lund University noted that the extent of the damage caused by the brothers’ actions is currently unknown, as the nature of the information leaked and its impact remain unclear. He cautioned that the situation “could have made it more difficult for counterintelligence in Sweden and thus made it easier for Russian intelligence to operate.” The elder brother, Peyman Kia, is scheduled to appear again for a closed-door hearing on April 18th at the Stockholm district court. Topics: #false #information #russia Post navigation The new ruling coalition in Narva chose Tatjana Stolfati, a member of the Centre Party, as the chairman of the council PHOTO: Thieves are operating in Mustamäe: they smashed the window and ransacked the car for a round sum
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What was the specific nature of the false information Payam Kia provided to Russian intelligence? Reply