Marcel Marsalek
Marcel Marsalek is an Austrian-born Russian agent known for his involvement in the Wirecard scandal, which unraveled in 2020 amid a €2 billion fraud. After fleeing to Moscow, he allegedly began directing a Russian spy ring targeting adversaries of the Kremlin from afar. By using the alias Rupert Ticz, he coordinated espionage efforts across Europe, primarily through his associate Orlin Roussev, while remaining elusive and at large during the trial concerning the spy network.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latvia | 1 | 2.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 1,886,198 | 1,829 | $34,000 | 33$ |
| Totals | 1 | 1,886,198 | 1,829 | $34,000 | 33$ |
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Latvia:
Marsalek is a fugitive spy living in Moscow who has been involved in various espionage operations.
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United Kingdom:
Marsalek is a fugitive believed to have directed a spy ring of Bulgarians based in the UK.
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