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Poland Sentences Rogov Couple to 7, 3 Years for Spying

7/10/2026

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Polish judges sentenced Igor Rogov to seven years and Irina Rogova to three years for spying for Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) after a trial.
The trial in Sosnowiec heard Rogov, a former Open Russia staffer granted refugee status after 2022 Ukraine invasion, say he joined the Federal Security Service (FSB) because of problems and threats to his father.
Irina Rogova acknowledged awareness of plot but did not plead guilty.

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Polish judges sentenced Igor Rogov to seven years and Irina Rogova to three years for spying for Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) after a trial.
The trial in Sosnowiec heard Rogov, a former Open Russia staffer granted refugee status after 2022 Ukraine invasion, say he joined the Federal Security Service (FSB) because of problems and threats to his father.
Irina Rogova acknowledged awareness of plot but did not plead guilty.