A professor wanted by the National Court recruits soldiers and Spanish spies for Russia
Enrique Arias Gil, a fugitive professor wanted by Spain's National Court, is recruiting Spaniards in Russia for military and cyber operations. A report reveals his activities on social media, including a Telegram channel promoting recruitment for the Russian army and cyberattacks for cryptocurrency. Additionally, the report highlights a Vietnamese operation creating fake Spanish Facebook pages to influence the upcoming elections, spreading disinformation and anti-government narratives. The study warns of a coordinated effort to manipulate public perception ahead of the November 29 elections, with potential identity theft from leaked personal data.
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