SBU detained a Russian resident spy, recruiter of Ukrainian law enforcers / sbu.gov.ua
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) reported on the arrest of a Russian resident spy, the Federal Security (FSB) officer, as he was attempting to enter the Ukrainian territory in Donetsk region, according to the SBU’s press service.
The Ukrainian national was recruited in May, 2015, by the Russian FSB operative who was operating under the guise of an officer of the self-styled "Interior Ministry" of the DPR [Donetsk People’s Republic] terrorist organization.
The main objective of the newly recruited asset was to create legal cover for the members of subversive groups in one of the non-governmental organizations, and also create an intelligence network among the Ukrainians law enforcement officials.
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The SBU launched criminal proceedings under Part 1 Acticle 258-3 (establishing of or participation in a terrorist group) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.