How A KGB Spy Infiltrated NATO High Command

Synopsis

Herman Simm, a high-ranking security officer, was arrested on September 19, 2008, for passing thousands of classified documents to Russia. Initially tasked with protecting NATO's secrets, Simm, a former Soviet militia officer, infiltrated the alliance and operated as a mole for over 13 years. His actions led to significant tensions between Western and Russian intelligence services, marking one of the most notable espionage cases since the Cold War. This account features insights from first-hand witnesses, revealing the complexities of Simm's double life.