Chinese and Russian intelligence personnel assigned to foreign operations are the frontline recruiters for their agencies. Often working alongside counter-intelligence specialists, they know full well how most spies are detected and exposed.
One personal aspect of an adversary country’s recruit that may change from his normal lifestyle is spending habits. Thus counter-intelligence investigations take a close look at a suspect’s financials. Recruiters know this and are cautious in offering high amounts of cash.
(Read more: Estonian Life No. 27 2021 paber- and PDF/digi)
Laas Leivat, Toronto
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