In interviews Bothwell gave after the spy charges against him were dropped, he said he often met with Gundarev.

Mr. Hall had been held on spy charges.

He declined to comment on Mr. Katkov's duties or whether the spy charges were accurate.

Washington has also been alarmed by the recent arrests on unexplained spy charges of several ethnic Chinese scholars who are American citizens or permanent residents.

The United States has consistently rejected the spy charge.

A3 Rash of spy charges in Germany's capital.

Both countries also have the motivation of national security - the increased terrorism against them likely to follow the spy charges.

Knox was acquitted on spy charges but found guilty of disobeying orders.

Seven people were arrested in France on spy charges, accused of gathering technology secrets for the Eastern bloc.

Miss Varygin is also under arrest on spy charges.