# Berlin businesswoman charged over alleged spying for Russia

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- DW, 2026-09-14 09:48 UTC
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- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/berlin-businesswoman-charged-over-alleged-spying-for-russia/a-79258004?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> German federal prosecutors have charged 57-year-old Berlin businesswoman Ilona W., who holds German and Ukrainian citizenship, with intelligence activities for Russia. Prosecutors allege she used political and military contacts to help a Russian intelligence officer reach influential circles and seek information on German defense policy. She was arrested on January 21 and remains in pretrial detention.