Egisto Ott, a 63-year-old former intelligence officer, was found guilty in Vienna for spying for Russia, marking one of Austria's most significant spy trials in recent years. The court revealed that from 2015 to 2020, Ott leaked sensitive information to Russian intelligence officials as well as Jan Marsalek, the fugitive ex-executive of the notorious Wirecard firm. Sentenced to over four years in prison, Ott's case has reignited worries about Russian espionage in Austria. Prosecutors stated he compromised national security by facilitating access to police databases and other secretive information, driven by financial incentive rather than ideological alignment with Russia. Aside from espionage charges, he was also convicted of bribery, misuse of office, and fraud. The conviction sheds light on a network of alleged Russian influence in Austria and its implications for European security.