A former Austrian intelligence officer, Egisto Ott, has been found guilty of spying for Russia in what has been described as Austria's biggest spy trial in years. The verdict was delivered by a jury in Vienna on May 21, 2026.
Ott, 63, was convicted of handing over classified information to a Russian intelligence officer. The case has drawn significant attention due to Austria's neutral status and its role as a hub for international diplomacy.
The trial highlighted concerns about Russian espionage activities in Austria. Details of the specific information passed by Ott have not been fully disclosed, but the case underscores ongoing tensions between Russia and Western nations.
