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The felony proceedings in opposition to the individuals had been began on Might 2 in accordance with the article of the Prison Regulation on espionage, that’s, on the gathering of undisclosed data for the aim of transferring it to a overseas nation or a overseas group straight or via one other particular person, the company LETA knowledgeable VDD.
Within the felony course of, the VDD has carried out felony procedural actions in a number of objects in Riga and its environment.
In line with the data obtained through the investigation by the Ministry of Inner Affairs and Communications, individuals had been illegally collected and undisclosed data was given to the Russian particular companies about different individuals who’re suspected of espionage in Latvia and who’ve been positioned in custody.
One of many detained individuals is Sergej Sidorov, who was beforehand accused of espionage for Russia, the service said.
On Might 15, the 2 suspects had been remanded in custody as a safety measure. Presently, the VDD is continuous the investigation and can present further data on its progress in line with the progress of the felony course of.
It has already been reported that the Riga Metropolis Courtroom on Jēsusbaznīcas Road plans to proceed listening to the felony case by which taxi driver Sergejs Sidorovs is accused of spying for Russia on July 11.
The trial of the case was began on April 5, when prosecutor Zane Lodziņa learn the indictment. On this case, Sidorov was granted a non-custodial bail.
It follows from the indictment that in October 2022, the channel “Baltic Antifascists” and associated channels had been created on the “Telegram” platform, the place data was collected with a purpose to assist Russia and its companies to assault the safety of Latvia.
The “Telegram” channels maintained by the “Baltic Anti-Fascists” often posted invites to individuals in Latvia to gather data that will be binding on the intelligence and safety companies of Russia. There have additionally been requests to acquire information about any every day developments within the Latvian protection system, Latvia’s worldwide cooperation, NATO protection plans, sensible actions of NATO members on the territory of Latvia, in addition to information about assist measures for Ukraine happening in Latvia.
In some instances, the data have brazenly said that this data might be handed over to the Russian Investigative Committee or the Federal Safety Service (FSB). Alternatively, intelligence of strategic significance and operationally tactical nature is primarily wanted by the principle intelligence division of the Common Workers of the Russian Armed Forces.
Referring to such messages, Sidorovs, guided by ideological motives, agreed to gather the information, realizing that it could be handed on to the Russian companies, the indictment emphasizes.
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