Polish authorities have officially charged a Belarusian national for allegedly offering to work with the Belarusian KGB in sabotage operations across the European Union. Polish broadcaster RMF FM reported the case on August 8, which has drawn serious attention from both authorities and the public due to its national security implications.
Belarusian KGB Link: Suspect Offered Espionage Services
Authorities have identified the accused as Artem K. Prosecutors indicted him and forwarded the case to the District Court in BiaΕystok. Investigators say that in December 2024, while staying in Warsaw, Artem K. expressed his willingness to cooperate with the Belarusian KGB, Belarusβs intelligence service.
Officials claim that he voluntarily offered his services to the Belarusian KGB. They allege that his intentions extended beyond Poland to include sabotage activities across other EU countries. He also planned to provide information on critical infrastructure and Belarusian citizens living in Poland, which the Belarusian KGB could have used for hostile actions.
In December 2024, agents from Polandβs Internal Security Agency (ABW) detained him. He gave testimony during questioning but denied all allegations made against him. Despite his denial, prosecutors have charged him with “attempting to declare readiness to act for a foreign intelligence service against the Republic of Poland.” He is currently in custody as the legal process continues.
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Scope of Sabotage Plans Involving Belarusian KGB
Investigators have shared that Artem K. was allegedly ready to conduct both sabotage and espionage on behalf of the Belarusian KGB.Β Reports indicate that Artem K. aimed his plans not only at Poland but also at other European Union member states. Authorities viewed the actions he intended to carry out as a direct threat to public safety and national security.
Investigators say that he offered to supply intelligence about the locations of key infrastructure facilities, such as power grids, communication systems, transportation hubs, and military assets. Authorities consider these sites high-value targets that could suffer serious disruptions if sabotaged.
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In addition, Artem K. allegedly planned to provide data on Belarusian citizens living in Poland. The Belarusian KGB could have used this information for surveillance, coercion, or other actions targeting individuals seen as opponents of the Belarusian government.
Although he gave a statement during the investigation, Artem K. has consistently denied any involvement in espionage or sabotage. Still, based on the available evidence, prosecutors decided to proceed with filing formal charges. If proven, the offense falls under serious violations related to national security under Polish law.
Similar Case Uncovered in Ukraine
In a related incident, Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) also uncovered a Belarusian KGB operation aimed at collecting sensitive military information. The operation targeted areas along Ukraineβs northern border, showing similar methods of recruitment and information gathering.
According to the SBU, the suspect in this case was a 24-year-old resident from the Volyn region.Β The Belarusian KGB reportedly recruited him through anonymous Telegram channels, which often serve as tools for covert communication. Since the young man was unemployed and seeking quick money, the recruiters were able to target and exploit his vulnerability.
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They allegedly instructed him to gather intelligence on the positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces near the Belarusian border. According to Ukrainian officials, the SBU (Security Service of Ukraine) detected the operation in time and prevented the suspect from passing on any sensitive data.
This Ukrainian case highlights a pattern of activity by the Belarusian KGB, which appears to be using similar tactics to recruit individuals across neighboring countries. Both the Polish and Ukrainian cases suggest an increase in attempts to infiltrate and gather information on military and civilian targets in the region.