Poland has arrested a Belarusian citizen accused of espionage for the Belarusian military intelligence, which included identifying critical infrastructure in Poland, Germany, and Lithuania.
On Monday, a spokesperson for the Polish National Prosecutor's Office, Przemyslaw Nowak, announced the arrest of a Belarusian man known as Pavlovas T., who has been charged with espionage on behalf of Belarusian military intelligence. The charges date back from June 2024 to February 2026, highlighting a serious breach of national security. The identity of the prisoner remains confidential under Polish privacy laws, emphasizing the sensitive nature of the case.
Further details revealed that Pavlovas T. was involved in identifying critical infrastructure and other significant sites that are vital for the defense of Poland and NATO interests. This alarming revelation raises concerns about the potential threats to national security not only in Poland but also in neighboring countries like Germany and Lithuania. The cross-border collaboration underscores the ongoing geopolitical tensions surrounding Belarusian activities in the region.
Pavlovas T. has been remanded in custody for three months pending trial, with the possibility of facing a minimum sentence of five years in prison if convicted. The operation that led to his arrest was coordinated by Poland's Internal Security Agency, in cooperation with Germany's Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution and Lithuania's State Security Department, indicating a unified approach to tackling espionage threats in the region.
