Israeli diplomat was arrested at the time of receiving secret information, according to Russian Foreign Ministry
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia has confirmed today the military attache of the Embassy of Israel in Russia, Vadim Leiderman, was arrested in Moscow on May 12 at the time of receiving secret information from a citizen of Russia.
"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia expressed its protest against Vadim Leiderman activity incompatible with their status diplomat and declared persona non grata. In the corresponding note delivered to the Israeli side was required to leave the Russian Federation within 48 hours, which he accomplished, "said a statement issued Thursday by the Russian Foreign Ministry.
Earlier, a source revealed the Russian secret service told RIA Novosti that Leiderman is allegedly involved in espionage activity. "We can talk only of industrial espionage, or to be exact, he has been very active in helping to certain Israeli companies in the Russian market," said the source. He refused to give names of these companies, but made clear that they are in the defense sector.
At the same time, the spokesman for the Israeli Defense Ministry, Zeev Feiner, RIA Novosti reported to the authorities in Israel conducted a thorough study of what happened and concluded that the espionage charges brought against Leiderman "are unfounded." Leiderman also said that you're back in Israel.
The Israeli website Ynet reported that at the time of arrest Leiderman was with a Russian officer in a Moscow cafe. He also reported that the Israeli Government representatives say they have not Leiderman received any secret information. Its mission, according to the official version did not include any activity related to industrial espionage: only served as an intermediary in the relations of Israel with the defense industry and the Armed Forces of Russia, and track official publications the Kremlin.
The Israeli website Ynet reported that at the time of arrest Leiderman was with a Russian officer in a Moscow cafe. He also reported that the Israeli Government representatives say they have not Leiderman received any secret information. Its mission, according to the official version did not include any activity related to industrial espionage: only served as an intermediary in the relations of Israel with the defense industry and the Armed Forces of Russia, and track official publications the Kremlin.
Leiderman took office as Israel's military attache in Russia in 2008. Next July I had to replace that position Kobi Haviv military doctor.
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