Polish authorities say they’ve detained a Russian hockey participant who competed in a high Polish league on suspicion of spying
WARSAW, Poland — Polish authorities have detained a Russian hockey participant who competed in a high Polish league on suspicion of spying, officers stated Friday.
“Russian spies are falling one after the other!” stated Zbigniew Ziobro, the justice minister and chief prosecutor. “A spy who operated below the guise of an athlete was caught.”
Ziobro stated the suspect was the 14th member of a spy community who has been arrested within the NATO nation.
The Nationwide Prosecutor’s Workplace stated the person, who was arrested on June 11, was accused of collaborating in an organized crime group and of appearing on behalf of overseas intelligence towards the pursuits of Poland. Such acts are punishable by as much as 10 years in jail.
The suspect frequently handed on data “in regards to the outcomes of his reconnaissance operations, for which he was frequently paid,” a press release launched by the workplace of particular providers within the Prime Minister’s Workplace.
The assertion stated the group of spies was utilized by the Russians to conduct intelligence actions, together with the monitoring of railways and the spreading of propaganda focusing on NATO and Poland.
“The suspects additionally ready acts of sabotage ordered by the Russian intelligence. The entire ring was paid for the duties carried out,” it stated.
Poland is a significant hub for Western weapons going to Ukraine in help of its combat towards Russia’s invasion.