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GRU agent detained in Poland

04.03.2022

Officers of the Internal Security Agency (ABW) detained, on suspicion of espionage, a citizen of Spain of Russian origins. The man is accused of participating in foreign intelligence activities against Poland.

Fot. ABW

The man was detained in Przemyśl on the night of 27 to 28 February 2022. He was identified as an agent of The Main Intelligence Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation (GRU). He carried out operations for the benefit of Russia, profiting from his status of journalist, which enabled him to freely travel around the world and Europe, including military conflict zones and territories marked with political tensions.

The detainee was gaining information that, while used by the Russian special services, could have had a negative impact directly on Poland’s external and internal security, as well as on the Polish defence. Before his detention, he was planning to go to Ukraine in order to continue his activity.

The vast evidence has been secured, which now undergoes a detailed analysis. The man is accused of participation in the activities of foreign intelligence services against the Republic of Poland, which is punishable by 10 years of imprisonment. On the basis of the court’s decision, he has been temporary arrested for 3 months.

Spokesperson for the Minister Coordinator of Special Services

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