ABW arrested Belarusian citizen Pavel T. on February 9, 2026, on suspicion of spying for Belarusian military intelligence against Poland and NATO.
Arrest and International Cooperation
On February 9, 2026, officers of the Internal Security Agency (ABW) arrested Belarusian citizen Pavel T. The action resulted from cooperation between ABW with German (BfV) and Lithuanian (VSD) services targeting aggressive activities by Belarusian intelligence agencies. Through this collaboration, the scope of Belarusian services’ activities and interests toward NATO member countries was determined.
Charges Filed
On February 10, 2026, the prosecutor of the Mazowiecki Department of the National Prosecutor’s Office in Warsaw presented charges against the detained man. He was accused of participating in Belarusian military intelligence activities against Poland and allied NATO states from at least June 2024 to February 2026. The activities involved reconnaissance of critical infrastructure and other important objects for the defense of Poland and NATO.
Court Ruling
On February 11, 2026, the District Court for the Capital City of Warsaw applied a preventive measure against the suspect in the form of temporary arrest for a period of three months.
Investigation Details
The investigation is ongoing and is being conducted by the Internal Security Agency under the supervision of the Mazowiecki Department of the National Prosecutor’s Office in Warsaw. The case demonstrates the importance and effectiveness of international cooperation among European intelligence services in combating intelligence threats.