Russian physicist suspected of spying in Germany: report

[WorldNews]

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The 28-year-old specialised in quantum optics and nanophotonics -- used to make high-powered computers -- and worked for the Max Planck Institute for several months between 2009 and 2011. Der Spiegel says the man identified as Ivan A. transmitted confidential research results to the Russian secret services during that time. German intelligence officials fell on the researcher's trail after monitoring a Russian diplomat who worked in the consulate in Bonn in the west of Germany, and who met Ivan A. every month, according to the weekly.

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