Other individuals involved, such as Ashton Evans and Dmirjus Paulauskas, deny involvement or knowledge of the arson, with some being convicted of failing to disclose terrorist information.

The fire caused approximately 1 million pounds ($1.35 million) in damages, and the investigation linked the suspects to broader criminal networks, including Irish organized crime.

Jurors are currently deliberating in a trial linked to an arson attack associated with the Wagner Group, a designated terrorist organization, with a majority verdict expected.

Prosecutors stated that Wagner used British intermediaries to recruit men like Rose, Mensah, and Asmena as part of a broader campaign of disruption attributed to Moscow and its proxies across Europe.

A British jury has convicted three men of arson related to an attack on a warehouse in east London that stored equipment for Ukraine, with authorities linking the plot to Russian intelligence and Wagner mercenary group.

Evidence shows Earl's intent to target critics of Putin, such as Yevgeny Chichvarkin, and connections to Russian and Irish organized crime groups, with Earl referencing espionage tactics from a Cold War TV series.

Earl was the first individual charged under the UK’s National Security Act 2023, with sentencing scheduled for the fall, and police uncovered extensive criminal assets at his home, including cash, drugs, and a Russian flag.

The jury has been deliberating for over 17 hours and has been instructed that at least 10 jurors must agree on a verdict, with the case involving a majority direction from the judge.

A fourth man, Paul English, was acquitted after admitting to driving the others but claiming ignorance of the arson, while other defendants faced separate charges related to the plot.

The arson was carried out by Nii Mensah and Jakeem Rose, with Dylan Earl acting as the orchestrator and Ugnius Asmena waiting in a car during the attack.

Earl and Reeves have also confessed to plotting additional attacks on high-profile targets in Mayfair, including an alleged kidnapping of their owner, and had intentions of carrying out further covert missions.

Earl's case highlights the UK's efforts to combat espionage and foreign interference, as he is the first person charged under the National Security Act 2023, with evidence including encrypted chats, social media, and videos revealing his willingness to act for Russia.