ABW detained Belarusian citizen Pavel T. on February 9, 2026, on charges of espionage against Poland and NATO member states.
Arrest and International Cooperation
On February 9, 2026, officers of the Internal Security Agency (ABW) detained Belarusian citizen Pavel T. The action was the result of cooperation between ABW, German (BfV), and Lithuanian (VSD) services targeting aggressive activities by Belarusian intelligence services. This cooperation helped determine the scope of Belarusian services’ activities and interests toward NATO member states.
Charges Presented
On February 10, 2026, the prosecutor of the Mazowiecki Branch of the National Prosecutor’s Office in Warsaw presented charges against the detained individual. He is accused of participating in Belarusian military intelligence activities against Poland and NATO allied states from June 2024 to February 2026, by conducting reconnaissance of critical infrastructure and other important objects for the defense of Poland and NATO alliance.
Court Decision
On February 11, 2026, the District Court for m. st. Warsaw applied a preventive measure in the form of temporary detention for the suspect for a period of 3 months.
Investigation Status
The investigation has a developing character and is being conducted by the Internal Security Agency under the supervision of the Mazowiecki Branch of the National Prosecutor’s Office in Warsaw. The case demonstrates the importance and effectiveness of international cooperation among European special services in combating intelligence threats.