While Rubcow (Gonzalez) was not convicted in Poland, the investigation into his activities against Poland is ongoing, and a conviction in absentia is possible. This information was confirmed by the spokesperson for the National Prosecutor's Office, Prosecutor Przemysław Nowak. On Monday, it was checked at the District Court in Lublin whether the indictment had been filed, but it was not present.
The spy, recently handed over to Russia, was arrested by the Internal Security Agency (ABW) in February 2022. Along with him, Polish journalist Magdalena Ch. was also arrested and charged with aiding and abetting. The court refused to arrest her, and details of her role in the case were revealed by Wyborcza in 2022.
Magdalena Ch. remains a suspect in aiding espionage. Information about her activities, including contacts with politicians and journalists, was made public following the release of a report. The editorial office of Tygodnik Powszechny, where she collaborated, emphasized that she was a sporadic contributor.
Reports suggest that before Rubcow (Gonzalez) was arrested, Magdalena Ch. might have suspected that her acquaintance could be a spy, but it is unclear if she reported this to the authorities.
Source: PAP/Wyborcza.pl/Frontstory.pl
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