Flight from Istanbul to Paris
On May 8, 2024, K. is supposed to take a flight from Istanbul, Turkey, to Paris. However, the FSB agent is unable to board the plane due to being intoxicated. He then opts for another flight departing from Bulgaria.
Discovery of Suspicious Activities
During his journey, K., a chef trained in a Parisian cooking school, contacts his Russian domestic intelligence superior in a restaurant. In their conversation, he reveals information about an upcoming unprecedented opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics, which catches the attention of security agencies and foreign sources.
Legal Consequences and Investigation
On July 21, K. is arrested at his Parisian residence. A judicial inquiry is initiated on charges of “intelligence with a foreign power to incite hostilities in France.” K. is indicted on the same day and placed in provisional detention.
Background of K.
Described as a “private chef” who shares cooking tutorials on social media, K. has a following mostly comprised of Russian individuals. His past includes a career in finance in Moscow, followed by a shift to culinary arts in France, where he gained experience in a renowned Michelin-starred restaurant in Courchevel.
End of French Adventures
K.’s activities in France come to an abrupt halt in late July 2024, when police officers conduct a search in his Paris apartment under the legal framework of a “domiciliary visit” due to suspicions of dangerous or suspicious behavior. Diplomatic documents are discovered at the scene.
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