Alexander Balan
Alexander Balan is a former head of the Moldovan Intelligence and Security Service. He gained attention following his involvement in international espionage investigations, where he was reportedly detained in Romania as part of a larger counterintelligence operation targeting Belarusian spies operating in Europe. Balan's interactions with Belarusian intelligence officials in Budapest earlier in the year raised suspicions, leading to a collaborative investigation by various European intelligence agencies.
Born on Sep 08, 1976 (49 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belarus | 5 | 3.20 | 0.38% | +0% | 9,449,323 | 35,497 | $60,000 | 225$ |
| Ukraine | 1 | 3.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 43,733,762 | 32,883 | $155,000 | 117$ |
| Totals | 6 | 53,183,085 | 68,380 | $215,000 | 342$ |
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Belarus:
Former Deputy Head of the Information and Security Service of Moldova, Alexander Balan, was detained on suspicion of treason.
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Belarus:
Alexander Balan was detained in Romania for treason and passing state secrets to Belarusian intelligence services.
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Belarus:
Alexander Balan is accused of espionage in favor of Belarus and treason by passing state secrets.
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Belarus:
Alexander Balan is accused of espionage in favor of Belarus and treason by passing state secrets.
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Ukraine:
Alexander Balan, a former deputy head of Moldova's intelligence service, was arrested in Romania as part of a Belarusian espionage investigation.
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Belarus:
Alexander Balan, the former deputy head of the Moldovan intelligence service, met with Belarusian spies in Budapest.
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