September 2021 Intelligence News

Readout of Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen H. Hicks' Travel to U.S. Cyber Command and National Security Agency DoD 29 Sep 2021
CIA evacuated officer with 'Havana Syndrome' symptoms from Serbia Press TV 29 Sep 2021 -- The CIA has evacuated a US intelligence officer who was serving in Serbia due to experiencing symptoms related to the mysterious "Havana Syndrome," the US media reported.
Israel's Pegasus spyware found on five French cabinet ministers' mobile phones Press TV 25 Sep 2021 -- Traces of Israeli-made Pegasus spyware were found on the mobile phones of at least five current French cabinet ministers and a diplomatic advisor to President Emmanuel Macron, a report shows.
Russia intel chief slams Britain for baseless accusations in Skripal case Press TV 23 Sep 2021 -- Russia's intelligence chief says Britain's new accusations against Moscow in the so-called Skripal case are mere lies devised to cover up London's other lies or support previous ones.
EU Summons Georgian Ambassador Over Leaked Files Of Alleged Spying RFE/RL 22 Sep 2021 -- The European Union has summoned Georgia's envoy to Brussels, Vakhtang Makharoblishvili, after leaked files alleged the country's security agency spied on the bloc's diplomats and others.
Political Operatives Indicted for Alleged Scheme Involving Illegal Campaign Contribution to 2016 Presidential Campaign US Dept. of Justice 20 Sep 2021 -- An indictment was unsealed today in the District of Columbia charging a Kentucky man and a Florida man both with conspiracy to solicit and cause an illegal campaign contribution by a foreign national, effect a conduit contribution and cause false records to be filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) and related substantive offenses.
Europe Rights Court Rules Russia Responsible For Litvinenko Death RFE/RL 21 Sep 2021 -- The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled that Russia was responsible for the "assassination" of former Russian security officer Aleksandr Litvinenko in London in 2006.
Russia says Europe's court claim on Litvinenko poisoning 'unfounded' Press TV 21 Sep 2021 -- The Kremlin has categorically rejected a ruling by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) that Russia was responsible for the 2006 killing of former agent Alexander Litvinenko.
3rd Russian in Skripal Poisoning Could Be Charged VOA 21 Sep 2021 -- Police in Britain said Tuesday they have enough evidence to charge a third Russian in the 2018 nerve agent attack against a former Russian spy in the city of Salisbury, England.
Britain Authorizes Charges Against Third Russian In Connection With Skripal Poisoning RFE/RL 21 Sep 2021 -- British police have confirmed that charges have been authorized against a third person in relation to the ongoing investigation into the Novichok attack on Sergei Skripal, the former Russian double agent who was poisoned in 2018.
Somali President Appoints Commission to Investigate Death of Female Spy VOA 14 Sep 2021 -- Somalia's president is forming a committee to investigate the case of a missing spy, declared dead by the country's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), though the time and circumstances of her demise remain unknown.
Tabloids Raise Row Over Russian 'Spy Ship' With Undersea Cable-Cutting Capability Near UK Waters Sputnik 14 Sep 2021 -- At least one British warship is thought to have been assigned to escort the Russian vessels as it crossed the Channel, which serves as a major transit artery for the nations of northern and eastern Europe.
NIWC Atlantic Lightens the Load for Marine Intel Units US Navy 13 Sep 2021 -- Engineers at NIWC Atlantic's Expeditionary Warfare Department spent years consolidating the Marine Corps' primary intelligence system known as DCGS-MC. The major modernization effort resulted in a lightweight version of the system, which completed its first round of fielding to Marines this summer.
US military contractor claims legal immunity in Iraq's Abu Gharib torture case Press TV 12 Sep 2021 -- A US military contractor being sued for its involvement in the brutal torture of Iraqi inmates at the country's Abu Ghraib prison during the US-led invasion of the nation has argued that recent Supreme Court cases make clear it cannot be held liable for misconduct that occurred overseas.
Australia helped CIA in toppling Chile's Allende, records show Press TV 11 Sep 2021 -- Australian government documents have revealed that the country assisted the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in launching a coup against Chilean President Salvador Allende.
CIA Chief Discusses Afghanistan With Pakistani Military Leaders In Islamabad RFE/RL Gandhara 09 Sep 2021 -- U.S. Central Intelligence Agency Director William Burns has discussed the security situation in Afghanistan with the heads of Pakistan's army and military intelligence in Islamabad, long seen as an ally of the Taliban.
CIA Chief Visits Pakistan, India to Discuss Afghanistan VOA 09 Sep 2021 -- U.S. Central Intelligence Agency Director Willam Burns flew to India and Pakistan this week to discuss the situation in Afghanistan and the region as well as the way forward.
Spy Chief's Visit With Taliban Underscores Pakistan's Victory In Afghanistan RFE/RL Gandhara 07 Sep 2021 -- The powerful head of Pakistan's notorious Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency appeared relaxed in his brown chinos and blue blazer as the media gathered after he arrived at Kabul's five-star Sarena Hotel.
Dispute Over Spy Chief Could Portend New Power Struggle in Somalia VOA 06 Sep 2021 -- A fresh political rift between Somalia's president and prime minister appears to be opening a power struggle between the two top leaders of the country, which is struggling to hold elections and prevent frequent terrorist attacks.
Somali President and PM Clash Over Spy Chief Suspension VOA 06 Sep 2021 -- Somalia's president and prime minister were in a standoff Monday over the prime minister's suspension of the country's top spy chief.
British Researchers Say Pro-Russian Influence Operation Targets Western News Websites RFE/RL 06 Sep 2021 -- The websites of several prominent Western news outlets have been targeted by a pro-Russian influence operation that uses the websites' comment sections to distort public opinion, research conducted in Britain shows.
Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announces Kidnapping Conspiracy Charges Against An Iranian Intelligence Officer And Members Of An Iranian Intelligence Network DOJ - USAO SDNY 03 Sep 2021 -- Iranian Intelligence Services Allegedly Plotted to Kidnap a U.S. Journalist and Human Rights Activist from New York City for Rendition to Iran
U.S. Sanctions Four Iran Intelligence Officers Accused Of Attempting To Kidnap U.S. Activist RFE/RL 03 Sep 2021 -- The United States has announced sanctions against four Iranian intelligence operatives who sought to kidnap an American journalist as part of a wider attempt to silence critics of the government in Tehran.
Sanctioning Iranian Intelligence Affiliates for Targeting Dissidents Abroad US Dept. of State 03 Sep 2021 -- Iran's attempt to kidnap a U.S. citizen on U.S. soil because she used her freedom of speech to criticize the Iranian government is unacceptable and an egregious violation of fundamental international norms.
Treasury Sanctions Iranian Intelligence Network Targeting Iranian-American Activist in the United States US Treasury 03 Sep 2021 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is designating four Iranian intelligence operatives who targeted a U.S. citizen in the United States and Iranian dissidents in other countries as part of a wide-ranging campaign to silence critics of the Iranian government.
German Security-Company Employee Goes On Trial For Allegedly Spying On Bundestag For Russia RFE/RL 01 Sep 2021 -- An employee of a German security company contracted by the Bundestag has gone on trial on espionage charges after being accused of passing floor plans of buildings used by the German parliament to the Russian secret services.

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