On May 8, 2024, K. was set to fly from Istanbul to Paris but was denied boarding due to being intoxicated. Instead, he took another flight from Bulgaria, where a chef trained in Paris made a suspicious call to Russian intelligence. Two months before the Paris Olympics, secrets emerged.
Arrested in Paris on July 21, K. was found with Russian special forces maps, triggering a 30-year sentence investigation. Despite his culinary social media persona, he had a past in finance and alleged ties to the Russian government.
After career shifts in Courchevel and Paris, K.’s mysterious government connections led to a police raid in July 2024. The Search and Intervention Brigade discovered diplomatic documents in his apartment.
Worrying Russian interference
K.’s sudden switch to government work and undisclosed ties raised red flags, prompting French surveillance. The ongoing investigation into the extent of his espionage activities signifies potential threats to national security.
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