Swiss Uncover Bizarre Russian Plot to Spy on Economic Forum Dressed as Plumbers
As some of the world’s most powerful businessmen and politicians gather in Davos, Switzerland for the World Economic Forum, Russia has once again proven that the world must remain vigilant. In a bizarre plot that feels like a Hollywood script, “Swiss officials foiled an apparent spying operation by Russians posing as plumbers” reported Reuters. While police have not confirmed specifics, initial reporting by the Tages-Anzeiger newspaper said “the two Russians were checked by Swiss police in August last year in the ski resort” where the World Economic Forum is being held. Swiss police said the two men had Russian diplomatic