Portuguese spy 'gave Russian agent secret documents for money'

The Portuguese spy is in custody in Lisbon but an Italian court refused to extradite the Russian, who was freed.

Portugal's public prosecutor has brought charges of espionage, disclosing state secrets and corruption against a Portuguese spy and a Russian secret service agent.

The prosecutor's office alleges the Portuguese Security Intelligence agent met with the Russian in Rome last year and handed him secret documents in return for €10,000.