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Civilians Tempted by Money. They Are Told to Act on Behalf of Intelligence Agencies.

Summary by Polsat News
The Netherlands is witnessing a new trend in espionage, where foreign intelligence agencies are recruiting ordinary civilians online for simple tasks like intelligence gathering or sabotage. According to Politico, these activities—crime as a service—increased following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The Netherlands has already tightened its regulations, although proving collaboration with a foreign state in such cases is not easy.
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The Netherlands is witnessing a new trend in espionage, where foreign intelligence agencies are recruiting ordinary civilians online for simple tasks like intelligence gathering or sabotage. According to Politico, these activities—crime as a service—increased following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The Netherlands has already tightened its regulations, although proving collaboration with a foreign state in such cases is not easy.

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Polsat News broke the news in on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
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