# Syrian spy chief accused of 2015 massacre traced to Moscow 2026-08-08T12:42:16+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Former Syrian intelligence chief Hussam Luka, accused of involvement in the 2015 'Children's Massacre' in Homs, has been traced to Moscow by the BBC. Reporters used a handwritten notebook found in his abandoned Damascus apartment to reach him through a contact in Lebanon. Luka, sanctioned by the UK, US and EU, faces allegations of premeditated murder and torture. Syria's new authorities have issued a domestic arrest warrant and are trying to circulate it internationally. When contacted, a voice identifying itself as Luka declined to discuss the allegations, citing risks. Russia has not responded to questions about his presence or potential extradition. Luka served as head of the General Security Directorate under ousted president Bashar al-Assad. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: BBC investigation, Children's Massacre, Hussam Luka, Russia, Syria, war crimes Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/syrian-spy-chief-accused-of-2015-massacre-traced-to-moscow/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/syrian-spy-chief-accused-of-2015-massacre-traced-to-moscow/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.