According to the SBU, a former lawyer has been detained in the Kharkiv region. According to the investigation, following his mobilisation into one of the Airborne Assault Brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, he passed on information to the Russian side regarding the unit’s deployment and movements.
Briefly about the main points
- According to the SBU, a former lawyer has been detained in the Kharkiv region.
- Investigators suspect him of passing information about the Airborne Brigade to the Russian Federation.
- He was informed that he was under suspicion under Part 2 of Article 111 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
According to the SBU
According to the SBU, the suspect was exposed by SBU officers with the assistance of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. According to the investigation, he was mobilised into the Airborne Brigade on the instructions of the FSB to gather information for the Russian intelligence service.
Also. SBU She reported that, during searches, a smartphone containing evidence of his contacts with the Russian secret service was seized from the detainee. According to the investigation, the suspect was informed of the charges against him, and a preventive measure in the form of detention without bail was imposed.
What liability is provided for by law?
According to the SBU, the man was served with a notice of suspicion in connection with Part 2 of Article 111 of the Criminal Code — treason committed under martial law. The penalty for this offence is imprisonment for a term of 15 years or life imprisonment, with confiscation of property.
A notice of suspicion is a procedural step, not a conviction. A person is presumed innocent until their guilt has been proven by a final and binding conviction handed down by a court.
