Igor R. pretended to oppose Kremlin after Ukraine war but spied for FSB. Poland gave him stipend, housing, and social support as fake refugee. He gathered intel on Polish officials, refugee support programs, and university lecturers teaching Russians. He admitted enjoying infiltration among Russian opposition without thinking he harmed anyone. He feared reprisals from Russian handler. Wife Irina also charged with espionage. They face 8 years to life in prison. He received package with explosive components intercepted in 2024. Package brought by convicted model Kristina S. from Ukraine. Phone had photos of strategic gas and heating pipelines. Wife revealed his long FSB ties after discovering his affair. He used burner phone for agent ''Jewgienij''. Continued spying post-Russia escape under blackmail threat to father's mobilization. Wife smuggled data on pendrive in gifts to Russia. Data targeted MSZ workers, academic exchange agency, and Polish teachers for Russian refugees. Case fits 2022 Polish warnings of Russian spy influx via migrants. MSZ ignored warnings and kept lax visa policy for Russians. ABW arrested him July 2024 despite his anti-Putin protests and claims Poland was home.
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