His trial is taking place in Dusseldorf. According to the serviceman, he himself offered his services to the Russian side because he hoped to help avoid escalation of the nuclear conflict over the war in Ukraine.
The German press does not give the full name of the accused, he is mentioned as Thomas H. According to the version of prosecutors, in 2023, he contacted the Russian Consulate General in Bonn and offered cooperation. Thomas H. He served with the rank of captain in the department that was responsible for the procurement of weapons for the army. It awarded defense contracts worth billions of euros annually.
The prosecution alleges that Thomas H. provided the Russian consulate with technical data files and photographs of documents relating to ammunition and aircraft.
The military officer himself pleaded guilty at the trial. The defendant stated that it was important for him to get his family to safety in time. To find out "when this would happen," he sought help from the Russian side. "I saw only this way," Thomas H. admitted, noting that he extremely regretted his decision and considered it a mistake and that he was in a very bad mental state.
It is reported that Thomas H. - is a member of the right-wing Alternative for Germany party, known for its pro-Russian views, and was subscribed to German pro-Russian Influencer channels on the Internet. Whether he received money from Russia for his services is not specified.
