The Peyman and Payam Kia brothers are sentenced to life imprisonment and nine years and ten months imprisonment for gross espionage on behalf of Russia.

"The brothers have on several occasions submitted information and received payment for it", says Chief Councilman MΓ₯ns WigΓ©n.

Peyman Kia (left) and Payam Kia during the trial in Stockholm District Court. The brothers were sentenced on Thursday to life and nine years respectively and ten months in prison for serious spying.
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Peyman Kia (left) and Payam Kia during the trial in Stockholm District Court. The brothers were sentenced on Thursday to life and nine years respectively …