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Alleged Russian spy ring paymaster back in Larnaca

Postby Gasman » Tue Jun 29, 2010 7:40 pm

Alleged Russian spy ring paymaster freed on bail

Greek Cypriot police fear Christopher Metsos may flee country after court unexpectedly decides against detention


http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/jun/29/alleged-russian-spy-ring-metsos

... The 11th member of the suspected espionage ring was arrested at 9am today at Larnaca airport by officers acting on an Interpol "red notice", moments before he was about to board a plane bound for Budapest. Appearing before a district court judge in Larnaca, the 55-year-old was told he could walk free, pending an extradition hearing within 30 days, if he posted €20,000 (£16,000) bail.

Metsos, who is thought to have been travelling on a Canadian passport, is believed to have returned immediately to his hotel in Larnaca, which he had booked out of only hours before...
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Postby Milo » Tue Jun 29, 2010 8:23 pm

Do you think he is still here? :roll: I mean he,s probably got a bit of 'laundry' to do :roll: And maybe knows someone with a fast boat as these spies tend to do :lol: :lol: I would imagine Washington is a little peeved he has been 'bailed' oh dear what a shame. :wink:
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Postby Gasman » Tue Jun 29, 2010 10:39 pm

Perhaps they are hoping he will scarper so they can keep the bail money. After all, every little helps.
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Postby AWE » Wed Jun 30, 2010 12:57 am

maybe he will head north, possibly a bad idea give the CIA black Ops prison in Karpas!
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Postby Lit » Wed Jun 30, 2010 1:02 am

View the BBC video below for more info:

21:14 GMT, Tuesday, 29 June 2010 22:14 UK

'Russian spy ring' arrest in Cyprus

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/world/europe/10456290.stm
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