What would be the consequence of a spy being caught?

Answer 1

If a spy is caught, the consequences can vary depending on the country and the severity of the espionage activities. In most cases, the spy could face legal prosecution, imprisonment, or even execution in extreme cases. Additionally, being caught as a spy could also lead to diplomatic tensions between countries and impact international relations.

Answer 2

honestly? it depends my friend. i worked for the stasi during the early eighties i cannot tell you what i did. but , i wasn't in confession or mass for that matter. i can tell you one thing when moles and clandestine officers were caught aka spies. they were either put into black sites and during that time starved, beaten and tortured for information and persuaded to give the identity of their handlers or " boss". handlers give orders and take the " spies" info he collects. the handler is unseen and covert. so choosing operatives must be done with extreme care. honestly if a spy is caught in america he will be placed in a place like gitmo or sent back to his country of origin. the cold war was nasty my friend.