Ion Mihai Pacepa
Ion Mihai Pacepa (1928 - 2021) was a prominent figure in Romanian intelligence, serving as the chief of the Romanian foreign espionage during Nicolae Ceaușescu's regime. He became the most famous defector from Romania when he sought political asylum in the United States in 1978, after refusing to return to his homeland during a mission in West Germany. Following his defection, the Romanian government condemned him to death in absentia and placed a bounty on his head. Pacepa's revelations about the operations of Romanian intelligence, particularly regarding industrial espionage against Western technologies, gained him notoriety, especially through his memoirs like 'Red Horizons'. He remained a controversial figure, often discussing the inner workings of the communist regime and the role of espionage in Romania's technological advancements.
Born on May 28, 1928 (97 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Hungary | 1 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 9,218 | $160,000 | 153$ |
| Totals | 1 | 9,660,351 | 9,218 | $160,000 | 153$ |
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Ion Mihai Pacepa is a defector and former Romanian intelligence general.
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