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Ex-agent on trial in Russia spying case
Bangkok Post
|January 23, 2026
A former Austrian intelligence official went on trial yesterday, charged with allegedly handing over sensitive devices and selling secret information to Russia over several years.
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Austrian former intelligence official Egisto Ott sits in the courtroom at the start of his trial in the criminal court in Vienna, Austria, in this file photo taken on Nov 6, 2024.
(AFP)
The case is the latest to emerge from a wide-ranging investigation that began in 2024 and centres on former agent Egisto Ott.
Mr Ott, 63, faces multiple charges, including abuse of office, corruption and espionage to the detriment of Austria. He has denied all accusations.
According to the indictment seen by AFP, his actions risked causing "serious damage" to Austria's reputation among friendly intelligence services.
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