"Former US Ambassador Indicted for 40-Year Cuban Spy Operation"

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"Former US Ambassador Indicted for 40-Year Cuban Spy Operation"
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Former US ambassador Manuel Rocha has been indicted on 15 counts, including acting as an illegal foreign agent, conspiracy, wire fraud, and false statements. The indictment reveals that Rocha allegedly worked as a spy for Cuba's intelligence services for over 40 years while rising through the ranks of the State Department. He is accused of concealing his status as an agent and discussing another unnamed Cuban agent who he claimed was "betrayed." The indictment also includes charges of wire fraud, alleging that Rocha sought to enrich himself while furthering Cuba's intelligence interests.

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