The Federal Security Service of Russia has detained a resident of Divnogorsk, Krasnoyarsk Territory, on suspicion of passing sensitive information to the Security Service of Ukraine. Officials say the individual provided data on the locations of Russian military units and critical energy infrastructure, offering it in exchange for payment. The claim was reported by RIA Novosti, citing the regional FSB headquarters and outlining the alleged actions of the detained person.
According to the FSB, the suspect communicated directly with SBU personnel through a messaging app. He allegedly shared exact geographic coordinates and photographs detailing the positions of units within the Russian Ministry of Defense and important energy facilities in Krasnoyarsk Territory, supposedly in return for financial compensation. The case underscores the ongoing concerns about covert attempts to harvest security-sensitive information from regional sites.
In a video released by the FSB, the individual is shown describing his actions, including taking photographs of the Krasnoyarsk hydroelectric power plant and the adjacent military installation. He is quoted as saying that SBU officers proposed continuing cooperation, which appears to have been the impetus for his alleged activities. The footage has been circulated by the agency as part of its public accounting of the investigation.
As a result of the findings, a case has been opened under charges of treason against the Krasnoyarsk resident. If found guilty, the person could face a prison sentence of up to 20 years. The Treason article in the Russian Criminal Code carries serious penalties, reflecting the state’s posture on protecting strategic assets and defense information.
Separately, last week the Lefortovo Court in Moscow ordered detention for a Russian citizen named Blinov on the same treason-related charges. The court action fits into a broader pattern of security service activity designed to counter espionage and safeguard national interests.
In related regional reporting, there have been public notices about other individuals from different countries accused of spying for Russia. One recent case involved a former Latvian member of parliament who faced imprisonment on charges connected to espionage. These developments are part of a wider, ongoing discourse about cross-border intelligence and counterintelligence efforts in the region.