Robert Hanssen: The fake job that snared FBI agent who spied for Moscow

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1970-01-01 08:00

The agents who brought down one of the most notorious Cold War spies tell us how they did it.

For nearly 20 years, FBI agent Robert Hanssen was leaking highly sensitive material to the Soviets. Then the US came up with an elaborate plan to stop him.

In December 2000, FBI agent Richard Garcia had a curious visit from a colleague overseeing the Russia desk.

"He asked, 'Do you know a...