espionage

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Some of the cases related to serving as an unregistered foreign agent, a charge Bondi ordered prosecutors to stop pursuing unless they involved “conduct similar to more traditional espionage by foreign government actors.”

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

She laid blame on social media, saying the internet was a "breeding ground" that made it possible for major powers to persuade people to "engage in espionage and spread propaganda" in exchange for payment.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

They are facing nine and five charges respectively, including terrorism, espionage, and influence peddling.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Joby alleged that Archer engaged in corporate espionage by hiring a former employee and that employee downloaded confidential material before his exit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

White found himself wandering through a wilderness of mirrors—his work more akin to espionage than to criminal investigation.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann