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Today in History: FBI Agent Robert Hanssen Arrested for Spying

2/18/2025

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On February 18, 2001, FBI agent Robert Hanssen was arrested for espionage after spying for Soviet and Russian intelligence services, including the KGB and GRU, from 1979 to 2001. His actions are considered one of the most significant intelligence failures in U.S. history, compromising numerous operations and national security.

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On February 18, 2001, FBI agent Robert Hanssen was arrested for espionage after spying for Soviet and Russian intelligence services, including the KGB and GRU, from 1979 to 2001. His actions are considered one of the most significant intelligence failures in U.S. history, compromising numerous operations and national security.