Notable US Spies Fast Facts Here is a look at some US citizens who have been convicted of spying against the United States. Aldrich Ames 1967-1968 – Enters 1970s – Specializes in Soviet/Russian intelligence services. 1986-1989 – Ames is stationed in Rome and continues to pass information to Soviet agents. He is paid approximately $1.8 million during this period. Late 1980s – The CIA and FBI learn that a number of Russian double agents have been arrested and some executed. May 1993 – The FBI begins investigating Ames, with both physical and electronic surveillance. February 21, 1994 – Ames and his wife, Rosario, are arrested in Arlington, Virginia, by the FBI, accused of spying for the Soviet Union and later, Russia. It is estimated that Ames has received approximately $2.5 million from Russia and the Soviet Union for his years of spying.