July 1, 2025 • 33 mins
When a Russian spy was arrested in Brazil in 2022, authorities were shocked to discover that he seemed to have a real birth certificate and authentic citizenship documents. The incident sparked a multi-year investigation that uncovered a network of Russian operatives living and working in Brazil – Their false identities supported by genuine documents. New York Times journalist Jane Bradley, who investigated the spy network, joined us to discuss the case as Brazilian law enforcement continues to piece together answers today.
If you liked this episode, check out these links:
Ghost Stories: The Hunt for Russian Spies in the US | SpyCast
"The Minions": Putin's Expendable Spies | SpyCast
Curator's Corner: Kevin P. Riehle on Russian Intelligence
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