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Richard KauderAgent of German and Soviet military intelligence.
Date of Birth: 01.01.1900
Country:  Germany |
Content:
- German and Soviet Spy
- Early Life and Occupation
- Emigration and Imprisonment
- Collaboration with German Intelligence
- Suspicion and Arrest
- Post-War Capture
German and Soviet Spy
Birth and ReligionBorn in Berlin, Alfred Klatt was born Jewish but converted to Catholicism.
Early Life and Occupation
Klatt lived in Berlin until 1932 before relocating to Austria with his lover, Gerda Filiz. From 1928 to 1938, he served as the estate manager for Baron Tavonat.
Emigration and Imprisonment
Fearing persecution as a Jew, Klatt sought refuge in Budapest in 1938. While there, he engaged in the illegal acquisition and sale of visas to Jewish immigrants. In 1939, he was arrested and held for several months on bribery charges but was eventually released.
Collaboration with German Intelligence
Around 1941, Klatt joined the German intelligence service, the Abwehr. Under the direction of Admiral Wilhelm Canaris, he established the "Bureau Klatt" espionage unit.
Suspicion and Arrest
In 1944, the SS detained Klatt on suspicion of collaborating with British intelligence. He was later released.
Post-War Capture
After the war, Klatt was apprehended by American intelligence and interrogated.
