The Internal Security Agency detained the suspect of espionage
17.05.2021
Officers of the Internal Security Agency (ABW) detained a 43-year-old man on suspicion of espionage. According to the materials collected by the ABW, the above-mentioned citizen of the Republic of Poland cooperated with the special services of Russia.
The suspect carried out commissioned tasks, including providing the Russian secret services with information and materials related to the military, as well as a Polish citizens and other entities. We are talking about data essential for Russian activities in and to the detriment of the Republic of Poland. The detainee pleaded guilty to charges. The court imposed a three-month executive detention against him.
The procedural steps leading to the arrest of the man were conducted in a precise and coordinated manner. Several places were searched, and several witnesses were questioned.
Secured items and documents complement the evidence gathered so far. participation by citizens of the Republic of Poland and the Russian Federation in the activities of Russian intelligence services against the Republic of Poland, i.e. crimes under Art. 130 § 1 of the Criminal Code.
The case is developmental and a significant part of the investigation materials is classified.
Spokesperson for the Minister Coordinator of Special Services