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Decision in the Espionage Trial: Judgment Against Ott Falls Today

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Is Egisto Ott a Russian spy? This question is resolved in court in Vienna today.

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Is Egisto Ott a Russian spy? This question is resolved in court in Vienna today.

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Ex-BVT Chief Inspector is accused of abuse of office and espionage for Russia.

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After twelve days of negotiation, the jury is on the floor. Ex-constitutionalist Ott and his colleague at the time continue to confess not guilty.

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On Wednesday, at the Vienna State Court, the espionage trial against the former Chief Inspector in the Federal Office for Constitutional Protection and Counter-Terrorism (BVT), Egisto Ott, and a police officer who had been sued, ends. It was not foreseeable when the verdict could be announced shortly before 2 p.m. In the guest gardens surrounding the premises, the defendants, their defenders, other parties [...]

The verdict is due to fall this Wednesday in Vienna in the trial of a former Austrian intelligence officer, accused of having collaborated with Russia for almost seven years. Egisto Ott, 63, has appeared since 22 January in the Vienna Regional Court. He is prosecuted for having carried out activities without permission for the benefit of the [...] Article An ex-Austrian spy tried for having betrayed secrets in Moscow appeared first on Le Singuli…

In the trial against former constitutional defender Egisto Ott a verdict is expected on Wednesday. Ott insists on his innocence, the jury will decide.

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ORF.at News broke the news in Vienna, Austria on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
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