FSB reports the detention of two residents of the Kherson region, suspected of espionage due to messages in a Telegram group

Case Summary

Two female residents of the Russian-controlled part of the Kherson region, born in 1978 and 1981, were detained by the FSB on suspicion of espionage. They are accused of collecting and transmitting information about the location of Russian military personnel and equipment to Ukrainian intelligence via Telegram.

Charges (1)

1. espionage

Criminal Code Articles (1)

Key Facts (2)

• Accused of transmitting information via Telegram
• Both women hold Russian and Ukrainian citizenship

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