The Internal Security Agency has detained a fifteenth individual as part of an ongoing probe into a Russian espionage network. A deputy minister coordinating special services confirmed that a Ukrainian national was tasked with conducting physical surveillance of military facilities and ports on behalf of his clients.
Another member of a large spy ring is taken into custody
The arrest occurred at the end of June, as reported by Stanisław Żaryn. The detainee faces charges of acting for foreign intelligence services, particularly Russian, as well as participation in an organized criminal group.
With this development, fifteen people have now been arrested in connection with a major ABW investigation. The initial wave of arrests tied to the discovery of the spy ring began in March, highlighting an extensive effort to dismantle structural espionage operations.
Żaryn noted that the recently captured Ukrainian citizen was implicated in surveilling several critical infrastructure sites. The case illustrates a deliberate effort to map security-sensitive targets and assess their vulnerabilities for potential exploitation.
The individual was responsible for producing precise documentation for a specific assignment and submitting timely, detailed reports. In return, financial compensation was provided to sustain his stay in Poland.
According to Żaryn, the foreign intelligence services have shown a strong interest in the physical observation of objects deemed strategically important. The inquiry also underscores an emphasis on understanding how Polish institutions assist Ukraine and the role those procedures play in national security.
On the legislative front, the parliament recently approved amendments to the penal code that raise maximum penalties to life imprisonment for offering information to foreign intelligence agencies, for individuals organizing or directing such activities, and for government personnel acting on behalf of those entities and performing related duties.
Belarusian nationals have also faced espionage-related charges in similar contexts, with authorities noting the collection of information on military and critical infrastructure.