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espionage1 year ago

"Ex-US Ambassador Confesses to 40-Year Cuban Spy Role"

Former US ambassador to Bolivia, Victor Manuel Rocha, has admitted to spying for Cuba for 40 years, praising Fidel Castro and referring to the US as "the enemy." Arrested in Miami in December, Rocha faces up to 10 years in prison for his espionage activities, which included meeting with Cuban intelligence officials and maintaining his status as a covert agent while serving in diplomatic roles. He also faces a lawsuit alleging his involvement in the death of Cuban dissident Oswaldo Paya in a car crash in 2012.

via Daily Mail|
#cuban-spy#espionage#fbi
crime-and-justice1 year ago

Accused Former US Ambassador Pleads Not Guilty to Spying for Cuba

Manuel Rocha, a former U.S. diplomat, was arrested and charged with serving as a secret agent of Cuba, allegedly dating back to the 1970s. Despite red flags and missed clues, including a tip in 2006, Rocha avoided scrutiny for decades. The case raises questions about what information Rocha may have given to Cuba, with suspicions that he may have been part of a Cuban spy ring. His alleged betrayal includes intervening in a Bolivian presidential election to help a Castro protégé. Rocha, who pleaded not guilty, had a successful post-diplomatic career and was known for his anti-communist stance, which made his alleged espionage surprising to those who knew him.

via The Associated Press|
#betrayal#crime-and-justice#cuban-spy
espionage2 years ago

From Diplomat to Double Agent: The Intriguing Tale of a Former US Ambassador's Alleged Espionage for Cuba

Former US diplomat Manuel Rocha has been charged with multiple counts of being a secret agent for Cuban intelligence, allegedly spying for communist Cuba for over four decades. Rocha, who held sensitive posts including ambassador to Bolivia and deputy head of the US interest section in Havana, is accused of seeking out positions within the US government to gain access to non-public information and influence US foreign policy. The allegations have shocked the US intelligence community, prompting an urgent damage assessment to determine the extent of the secrets that may have been passed. The case highlights the sophistication of Cuban espionage and raises questions about US policy towards Cuba.

via The Guardian|
#cuba-us-relations#cuban-spy#espionage
us-news2 years ago

"Former U.S. Ambassador Exposed as Long-Term Cuban Spy"

Former U.S. ambassador Manuel Rocha, who has been accused of being a Cuban spy, has left colleagues struggling to reconcile the allegations with his humble origins. Rocha, who grew up in poverty in Harlem, rose to prominence after winning a scholarship to an elite boarding school in Connecticut. The recent federal indictment detailing his alleged espionage activities has shocked friends and former colleagues, with Attorney General Merrick Garland describing it as one of the most significant national security breaches in generations.

via The New York Times|
#cuban-spy#indictment#manuel-rocha
crime2 years ago

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

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.

via ABC News|
#crime#cuban-spy#false-statements