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crime-and-justice1 year ago

"Ex-US Diplomat Receives 15-Year Sentence for Spying for Cuba"

Former US diplomat Manuel Rocha was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to acting as a secret foreign agent for Cuba. The 73-year-old admitted to conspiracy to act as an agent of a foreign government and defrauding the United States. Prosecutors alleged that Rocha served as a covert agent of Cuba’s intelligence services for decades. The judge criticized Rocha for turning his back on the country and sentenced him to 15 years in prison, with charges for lying to investigators and wire fraud dropped under the plea agreement. The government may seek to denaturalize Rocha in a civil proceeding, and newly identified witnesses may seek restitution.

via CNN|
#crime-and-justice#cuba#espionage
crime-and-justice1 year ago

"Ex-U.S. Ambassador Admits Spying for Cuba: Guilty Plea Expected"

Manuel Rocha, a former US diplomat, admitted to spying for Cuba for decades and pleaded guilty to charges of conspiring to act as an agent of a foreign government. Rocha's career spanned various diplomatic roles, including serving as US ambassador to Bolivia and as an adviser to the US military's Southern Command. He was accused of meeting Cuban intelligence operatives, falsifying information to US officials, and sharing intelligence that emboldened Cuba's communist leaders to assassinate a chief opponent. Rocha's plea deal could result in a long prison sentence, and the case sheds light on Cuba's penetration of US foreign policy circles. US-Cuba relations have been strained for over 60 years, with ongoing sanctions impacting Cuba's economy.

via Al Jazeera English|
#crime-and-justice#cuba#espionage
crime-and-justice1 year ago

"Ex-US Ambassador to Plead Guilty to Decades-Long Cuban Spying"

Former U.S. ambassador Manuel Rocha, accused of being a Cuban agent, signaled his intention to plead guilty to charges of acting as a foreign agent and defrauding the United States, bringing a swift end to the case. The 73-year-old faces a maximum sentence of five to 10 years in prison for each count of conspiring to act as a foreign agent. Rocha, a career diplomat and former ambassador to Bolivia, had allegedly aided the Cuban government since at least 1981, with the indictment describing his actions as one of the highest-reaching and longest-lasting infiltrations of the U.S. government by a foreign agent.

via The New York Times|
#crime-and-justice#cuban-agent#guilty-plea
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
politics2 years ago

"Former U.S. Ambassador to Bolivia Arrested for Decades-Long Cuban Spy Operation"

Former U.S. Ambassador to Bolivia, Victor Manuel Rocha, has been arrested and charged with acting as a foreign agent of Cuba. Prosecutors allege that Rocha spied on behalf of Cuba's intelligence agency for decades, referring to the U.S. as "the enemy" and supporting Cuba's intelligence-gathering mission. Rocha had access to sensitive information as an employee of the State Department and allegedly fostered an ongoing relationship with Cuban handlers. The charges come almost a year after another Cuban spy, Ana Montes, was released from prison after spying for Cuba for 17 years.

via CBS News|
#cuba#foreign-agent#former-us-ambassador
espionage2 years ago

"Retired U.S. Diplomat Accused of Spying for Cuba: Impact and Muslim-American Response"

Manuel Rocha, a retired U.S. diplomat and former ambassador to Bolivia, has been accused by federal prosecutors of working as a secret agent for Cuba since at least 1981. Prosecutors claim that Rocha aided Cuba's "clandestine intelligence-gathering mission against the United States" and referred to the U.S. as "the enemy." The investigation is ongoing, and Rocha has been charged with acting as an illegal agent of a foreign government. The case has raised concerns about the effectiveness of counterespionage programs and the potential damage caused by the infiltration of a foreign agent into the U.S. government.

via The New York Times|
#cuba#espionage#manuel-rocha
politics2 years ago

"Former U.S. Ambassador Arrested for Alleged Cuban Espionage"

Former U.S. ambassador Manuel Rocha has been arrested in Miami on a criminal complaint, accused of secretly serving as an agent of Cuba's government. The FBI's long-running counterintelligence investigation alleges that Rocha worked to promote the Cuban government's interests without registering with the Justice Department, as required by federal law. Rocha's diplomatic career spanned 25 years, including a stint at the U.S. Interests Section in Cuba during the Cold War. Further details about the case are expected to be revealed at a court appearance on Monday.

via CBS News|
#cuba#fbi-investigation#foreign-lobbying