On the 20th of December 2023 Latvian State Security Service (VDD) detained a Russian citizen on suspicion of spying for Russian special services, as reported by VDD.
A criminal procedure against this person was commenced on the 18th of December 2023.
Information acquired during the investigation indicates that the person in question collected and provided information about critical infrastructure and military objects in Latvia to Russian special services.
According to information from VDD, the suspect also provided Russian special services other kinds of support in actions aimed against the Latvian state.
The suspect was put under arrest.
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Latvian State Security Service reports having detained a Russian spy
