The crisis of the ‘spies’ between Norway and Russia

PST’s Thomas Blom said at the press conference that the suspect, who was arrested on October 25, was named “Mikhail Mikushin”. he said.

Blom said the suspect is facing espionage charges at this stage and the initial charges may change as the investigation into the incident has just begun.

Norwegian officials said the alleged “spy” was 44 years old and was born in Russia.

In the news of the local press, it was recorded that the suspect identified himself as “José Assis Giammaria”.

The suspect in question could face up to 3 years in prison if he violates Norway’s espionage law.

In a statement from the Russian embassy in Oslo, it was stated that they had no information about the Brazilian-born academic accused of espionage and that the accusations were “politically motivated”.

Norwegian intelligence claimed that the person working at the Arctic University, using a false name and identity, was conducting espionage activities on behalf of Russia.

Arctic University, on the other hand, announced that the person in question served as a visiting professor. A large number of Russian citizens have been detained in Norway in recent weeks. (AA)