diff --git a/core/src/com/unciv/models/Spy.kt b/core/src/com/unciv/models/Spy.kt
index c15a5feb05..d81c552e38 100644
--- a/core/src/com/unciv/models/Spy.kt
+++ b/core/src/com/unciv/models/Spy.kt
@@ -158,7 +158,6 @@ class Spy private constructor() : IsPartOfGameInfoSerialization {
     private fun startStealingTech() {
         progressTowardsStealingTech = 0
         setAction(SpyAction.StealingTech)
-        endTurn()
     }
 
     /**