CIA agent arrested in Moscow - reports

[maddezmom]

Source: BBC



A US undercover agent has been arrested in Moscow for allegedly trying to recruit a Russian intelligence officer, Russian media report.

The alleged CIA agent was detained overnight, the Federal Security Service (FSB) was quoted as saying.

He is said to have been working as a secretary at the US embassy in Moscow.

The man was arrested with a large sum of money, technical devices and written instructions for the agent he had tried to recruit.

"FSB counter-intelligence agents detained a CIA staff member who had been working under the cover of third political secretary of the US embassy in Moscow," officials told the Interfax news agency.



Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22522494

[madokie]

1. Oops

Our cia causes more problems than they fix IMO

[Steviehh]

2. Well

Somehow this is apropos of the times. The Great Game is old and creaky, but still alive.

[KansDem]

3. Send in the Black Ops!

Call them "Freedom Fighters," or something like that...

[dipsydoodle]

4. $1,000,000 offer and a wig.

http://en.rt.com/news/fsb-detain-cia-agent-253/

[jakeXT]

7. I want the rock back

Russian 'spy rock' was genuine, former chief of staff admits

But it has emerged that the 'spy rock' diplomatic row which damaged relations with Russia in early 2006 was not a work of fiction after all.

Britain initially laughed off accusations from Moscow that spies had been caught "red-handed" using the fake rock to contact agents and download sensitive information.

Now six years on, Tony Blair's former Chief of Staff has admitted that the "embarrassing" episode was entirely true and not merely far-fetched Russian propaganda.

Jonathan Powell accepted that Britain did indeed plant a "spy rock" despite attempts by the then-prime minister to dismiss the story and denials of improper conduct by the Foreign Office.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/russia/9022827/Russian-spy-rock-was-genuine-former-chief-of-staff-admits.html

[dipsydoodle]

8. And don't forget the cat

http://ph.news.yahoo.com/video/cia-tried-cats-spies-185503626.html

[jakeXT]

9. I guess the turtle is cheaper

Turtle power emerges from shell in South Korea

Remote-controlled turtles are being studied as a potential tool for espionage and surveillance. Scientists in South Korea say they have been able to control the walking paths of live turtles by attaching blinders to their shells, a simple, non-invasive technology that could prompt the animals to go where humans can't. Rob Muir has more.

http://news.msn.com/videos/?videoid=1bfccf71-3faa-4005-8220-91f6c591e178&ap=True

[postulater]

5. Not very smart.

I would think that ANY employee of our embassy would likely be considered an agent.

They could surely find a better cover.

[Pterodactyl]

6. Reset! Reset! Reset!

[Blue_Tires]

10. why? I thought Russia was now an ally or something...

[MattSh]

12. Hey, you always have to be on the lookout for new enemies...

You don't think this war on terror will last forever, do you? Line up a few new enemies before you need them. The Military-Industrial Complex demands it.

[Posteritatis]

15. Everyone spies on everyone all the time, it's utterly normal

It's enough of a default that it shouldn't even really be offending people these days, much less surprising them. That people are shocked about this is itself shocking.

[Poll_Blind]

11. A REAL spy would have had that stuff so far up their ass they'd need a trained otter to fetch it.

Tokyo Rose? Specially hinged M1 garand up her pooper.

This lazy generation of spooks are otterless wannabees.

PB

[24601]

13. I really wish the people who report things would at learn the right terms. CIA officers are Agency

employees. CIA Agents are the sources that are, for the most part, foreign nationals providing information to CIA officers.

It's like military reporters who write about commissioned officers who enlisted (they don't) or the Admirals in the Air Force.

[Psephos]

14. More smart diplomacy. n/t