A Moscow court sentenced former Russian diplomat Arseniy Konovalov to 12 years in a maximum-security penal colony. The FSB said he sold secrets to U.S. intelligence while posted in the United States.
Details of the Case
Konovalov, born in 1987, was found guilty of treason. The FSB said he “proactively transferred secret information to American intelligence for money” during a long-term assignment in the U.S.
Arrest and Detention
The FSB detained Konovalov in March 2024. TASS published a video showing him looking shocked while being taken into custody in a van. He was informed he was suspected of treason.
Unclear Information
The FSB did not disclose what secrets Konovalov shared or which U.S. agency he allegedly worked with. U.S. intelligence agencies have not commented.
Career Background
According to Kommersant, Konovalov served as second secretary at the Russian Consulate General in Houston. He worked in the United States from 2014 to 2017.
