Austrian diplomat suspected of ties with Russian special services

In Austria, a diplomat, an ambassador to Indonesia, Johannes Peclik, was removed from office, Austrian newspaper Kurier.

According to the newspaper, the reason for the suspension was the possible involvement of the diplomat to leak information on the origin of the substance “Novice”.

In particular, Peterll is suspected of relations with Russian special services. According to preliminary data, the diplomat conveyed to the Russian special services the results of the investigation of the organization for the prohibition of chemical weapons (OPCW) about the origin of the substance.

In the Vienna Prosecutor’s Office, they suspect that Peterlica beloved his official powers and issued a service secret. It is assumed that the Neurotoxin formula was transferred through the former Wirecard manager Jan Marsalek, who also collaborated with Russian special services and at the moment hiding.