Lithuanian Ambassador to Moscow Remigijus Motuzas said that a citizen of Lithuania Arstidas Tamoshaytis detained in Russia for espionage, was sentenced to 12 years in prison, reports RIA “Novosti».
«The trial took place on 17 March. Arstidas Tamoshaytis sentenced to 12 years “, – said Motuzas
According to the ambassador, the convict’s lawyer intends to appeal the court’s decision.. Also Motuzas noted that in closed session attended an employee of the Lithuanian consulate in Russia.
The diplomat said that the judge read out only the name, location and duration of the sentence, as the case materials were classified as “secret” .
in May 2015 the investigation Tamoshaytisu filed formal charges of espionage.
Citizen Lithuania Arstidasa Tamoshaytisa detained in Moscow last year to act upon receipt of the Russians some secret document. The detainee was placed in the detention center “Lefortovo”. According to the FSB, the foreigner admitted that he is an officer of the Second Department of operational services (Military Intelligence) Ministry of the Republic of Lithuania edge.
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