WorldGerman reporter posed as a Putin superfan. Suspected Russian agents soon offered her Bitcoin for local errands
German journalist Angelique Geray spent months posing online as a pro-Russian influencer named Katya to investigate covert Russian recruitment in Germany. Agents offered her Bitcoin for tasks such as taking photos, collecting packages, and obtaining SIM cards. After she exposed the persona, she reportedly received a death threat.
MMeduza★★★☆☆2026-09-13 23:12Original
German reporter posed as a Putin superfan. Suspected Russian agents soon offered her Bitcoin for local errands
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