Who has been convicted of espionage?
List of imprisoned spies
| Name | Nationality | Conviction Date |
|---|---|---|
| Earl Edwin Pitts | American | 1997 |
| Jonathan Pollard | American | 1987 |
| George Trofimoff | American | September 27, 2001 |
| John Anthony Walker | American | 1985 |
What kind of situations can occur involving espionage?
Any individual or spy ring (a cooperating group of spies), in the service of a government, company or independent operation, can commit espionage. The practice is clandestine, as it is by definition unwelcome.
Who are the US spies?
CIA
- Aldrich Ames.
- David Henry Barnett.
- Kevin Mallory.
- Harold James Nicholson.
- Larry Wu-Tai Chin.
- Sharon M. Scranage.
- William Kampiles.
What did Soviet spies do?
During the 1920s Soviet intelligence focused on military and industrial espionage in Britain, France, Germany, and the United States, specifically in the aircraft and munitions industries, in order to industrialize and compete with Western powers, as well as strengthening the Soviet armed forces.
Which is the number one intelligence agency in the world?
ISI
Who is current DG ISI?
General Faiz Hameed
Who has the best spy network?
The United States is widely considered to have the most extensive and sophisticated intelligence network of any nation in the world, with notable suborganizations including the Central Intelligence Agency and the National Security Agency, amongst others.
Where does Hamas get its money?
After 2009, sanctions on Iran made funding difficult, forcing Hamas to rely on religious donations by individuals in the West Bank, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. Funds amounting to tens of millions of dollars raised in the Gulf states were transferred through the Rafah Border Crossing.
Who is the present Hamas leader?
| Ismail Haniyeh | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 January 1962 Al-Shati refugee camp, Gaza Strip |
| Nationality | Palestinian |
| Political party | Hamas |