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Brooklyn Woman Pleads Guilty to Spying for Russia

2/23/2026

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  • Nomma Zarubina, a 35-year-old Brooklyn resident and suspected Russian mole, pleaded guilty to lying to federal agents.
  • She was arrested in November 2024 for working with Kremlin spies and texted an FBI agent.
  • Zarubina said emotional attachment influenced her actions.
  • She admitted networking with United States officials for Russian interests.
  • She faces up to 10 years in prison, with sentencing on June 11, and deportation after conviction plus prostitution charges.