When was Reilly executed by Soviet agents?
1925
1935
1945
1955
Answer
Reilly was executed in 1925, after being captured by the Soviet secret police. He had been working as a spy for the British government, and had been involved in a number of high-profile operations. His death was a major blow to the British intelligence services, and is still considered a controversial event.
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