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The tag 'apprehension' covers a wide range of incidents, from the dramatic arrest of a driver in Kyiv with a fire extinguisher to significant international operations. In Belgium, Federica Mogherini’s detention highlights ongoing EU fund misuse investigations. Meanwhile, Polish authorities have implicated two Ukrainians in sabotage activities on Polish railways. Closer to Ukraine, multiple detention cases reveal espionage, fraud, and mobilisation evasion schemes, shedding light on complex legal and security challenges. These narratives illustrate the varied dimensions of apprehensions occurring domestically and abroad, involving intricate legal and security proceedings. Furthermore, numerous individuals, including ex-military and legal personnel, face charges in diverse cases ranging from bribery and environmental crimes to espionage and terrorist activities, reflecting the multifaceted nature of apprehension-related news.

What were the circumstances of the driver’s arrest in Kyiv?

The arrest was notably forceful, involving law enforcement breaking the car window using a fire extinguisher to detain a suspect actively resisting apprehension. This incident has drawn attention to aggressive tactics used in certain apprehensions, raising discussions on law enforcement procedures and civilian safety.

Why was Federica Mogherini detained in Belgium?

The former head of European diplomacy, Federica Mogherini, was detained as part of an investigation targeting potential misuse of EU funds. Her detention in Brussels and Bruges followed comprehensive searches, underscoring the European Union's commitment to financial transparency and legal accountability.

What are the charges against Ukrainians detained for espionage in Poland?

Two Ukrainians were accused of engaging with Russian intelligence services, allegedly involved in sabotage activities targeting Polish infrastructure. This case highlights continued geopolitical tensions and the role of espionage in regional security threats, emphasizing Poland’s proactive counterintelligence measures.

How did law enforcement uncover mobilisation evasion schemes in Ukraine?

Detailed investigations led by Ukraine's Security Service and National Police dismantled several evasion schemes, detaining key organisers. These operations demonstrate comprehensive efforts to enforce Ukraine's military regulations and prevent illegal mobilisation avoidance, thereby maintaining national defence integrity.

What were the findings of the investigation into the explosion at "Ukrposhta"?

The apprehension of a suspect by the National Police points to targeted resistance actions within Ukraine's postal services. The incident's resolution involved detailed forensics and strategic law enforcement collaboration, showcasing proactive efforts to resolve criminal activities quickly and effectively.

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Over 2,300 Ukrainians detained or convicted in Russian Federation in past three years, - Foreign Ministry Over 2,300 Ukrainians detained or convicted in Russian Federation in past three years, - Foreign Ministry Over the past three years, more than 2,300 Ukrainian nationals have been detained or convicted in the Russian Federation. 3 456 26 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

SBU takes interest in PM Hroisman’s fellow countrymen: high ranking Vinnytsa tax policeman apprehended on extortion charges. PHOTOS SBU takes interest in PM Hroisman’s fellow countrymen: high ranking Vinnytsa tax policeman apprehended on extortion charges. PHOTOS Law enforcers detained the head of State Fiscal Service Directorate in charge of the Vinnytsia region and his accomplice for extorting 500,000 hryvnia from a businessman. 9 988 31 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

Tensions in Sea of Azov: Russian FSB detains seven merchant vessels coming from/to Berdiansk, Mariupol seaports on Sunday, - journalist Klymenko. MAP Tensions in Sea of Azov: Russian FSB detains seven merchant vessels coming from/to Berdiansk, Mariupol seaports on Sunday, - journalist Klymenko. MAP Over the past day, the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) detained seven commercial vessels heading for or leaving the Sea of Azov-based Ukrainian seaports of Mariupol and Berdiansk. 46 649 202 Incidents

Ukrainian fishermen detained by Russians off cost of Crimea are in despair, go on hunger strike, - lawyer Ukrainian fishermen detained by Russians off cost of Crimea are in despair, go on hunger strike, - lawyer The crew of the Ukrainian vessel detained by the Russian border guards off the coast of occupied Crimea on May 4 goes on hunger strike. 12 477 40 Previously in trend: Reprisals in Russian-occupied Crimea

Russian invaders detain Crimean Tatar after raiding her father Russian invaders detain Crimean Tatar after raiding her father's house, - Crimean Solidarity NGO. VIDEO&PHOTOS The invaders conducted another search in a house owned by Crimean Tatars in the town of Staryi Krym. 3 904 4 Previously in trend: Reprisals in Russian-occupied Crimea

SBU shows detention of person who masterminded attempt against Babchenko. VIDEO SBU shows detention of person who masterminded attempt against Babchenko. VIDEO The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) released footage of the detention of the person who masterminded assassination attempt against Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko. 78 643 318 Previously in trend: Staged murder of journalist Babchenko

Spanish police release Putin critic Browder previously detained under Russian warrant Spanish police release Putin critic Browder previously detained under Russian warrant The anti-corruption campaigner and well-known critic of President Vladimir Putin of Russia, Bill Browder was arrested in Madrid, Spain, under Russian warrant. He later tweeted that the police cut him loose. 4 530 18 Incidents

SBU caught Russian diggers collecting intel on Ukrainian underground facilities. PHOTOS SBU caught Russian diggers collecting intel on Ukrainian underground facilities. PHOTOS Operatives of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) apprehended Russian nationals attempting to gather intelligence on Ukraine’s critical underground infrastructure on behalf of the aggressor state. 36 279 91 Incidents

Law enforcers catch ring of rogue cops in large scale special operation, main military prosecutor says. VIDEO&PHOTOS Law enforcers catch ring of rogue cops in large scale special operation, main military prosecutor says. VIDEO&PHOTOS The law enforcers smashed a crime ring which included rogue cops. The ring was engaged in racketeering, abduction and torture and was run by criminal kingpins wanted for committing crimes against participants of the Revolution of Dignity. 18 850 56 Incidents

"It may be linked to human intelligence,” – MP Siumar on detention of RIA Novosti-Ukraine head Vyshynskyi "It may be linked to human intelligence,” – MP Siumar on detention of RIA Novosti-Ukraine head Vyshynskyi Detention of RIA Novosti-Ukraine CEO Kyrylo Vyshynskyi has nothing to do with news reporting but may be linked to human intelligence. SBU should make public the evidence collected by them. 18 337 55 Incidents

SBU raids Kyiv-based office of Russian RIA Novosti news outlet: journalist Kyrylo Vyshynskyi detained SBU raids Kyiv-based office of Russian RIA Novosti news outlet: journalist Kyrylo Vyshynskyi detained Chief Editor for the Ukrainian arm of the Russian RIA Novosti news agency Kyrylo Vyshynskyi was detained after Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) initiated search in the news outlet’s office. 28 822 136 Incidents

Attack on Donbas war veteran Verbych: one assailant served with charge papers, bail hearing to follow. PHOTO Attack on Donbas war veteran Verbych: one assailant served with charge papers, bail hearing to follow. PHOTO The Kyiv city prosecutor's office served charge papers to a 25-year-old female, a member of a group that attacked Ukrainian war veteran and Donetsk airport defender Dmytro Verbych in Kyiv’s Podil neighborhood on May 2, 2018. 63 501 277 Incidents

SBU detains Vostok gang terrorist in southwestern Bukovyna region. VIDEO SBU detains Vostok gang terrorist in southwestern Bukovyna region. VIDEO The Security Service of Ukraine together with the prosecutor's office have detained in the Chernivtsi region a militant of the terrorist group Vostok that fights Ukrainian troops in the Donbas as part of the breakaway "Donetsk People's Republic". 15 135 42 Incidents

PGO digs into Ruban and Savchenko’s possible contacts with Medvedchuk PGO digs into Ruban and Savchenko’s possible contacts with Medvedchuk The Prosecutor General's Office (PGO) investigates alleged ties of Ukrainskyi Vybir movement leader, Viktor Medvedchuk, with Volodymyr Ruban, the head of the Officer Corps Center for Prisoner Release, and Nadia Savchenko, a non-affiliated member of Ukrainian parliament, who were both last week remanded in custody on multiple charges including terrorism. 27 315 145 Previously in trend: Savchenko under arrest

MP Savchenko escorted to SBU. VIDEO&PHOTOS MP Savchenko escorted to SBU. VIDEO&PHOTOS Nonaffiliated MP Nadia Savchenko was charged with multiple offenses after the parliament stripped her of immunity and sanctioned her detention and arrest. After that she was taken to the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU). 66 514 302 Incidents

Savchenko detained inside parliament, served with charge papers, escorted to SBU. VIDEO Savchenko detained inside parliament, served with charge papers, escorted to SBU. VIDEO Law enforcers served MP Nadia Savchenko with charge papers and detained inside the building of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. 248 605 1 348 Ukrainian Politics

Police apprehend former French President Sarkozy over alleged illegal campaign funding, - Reuters (updated) Police apprehend former French President Sarkozy over alleged illegal campaign funding, - Reuters (updated) French ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy was held in custody on Tuesday. 29 457 170 Incidents

Law enforcers apprehend one more person involved in Energoatom funds embezzlement, - NABU Law enforcers apprehend one more person involved in Energoatom funds embezzlement, - NABU One more individual involved in corrupt scheme to misappropriate funds of National Nuclear Energy Generating Company of Ukraine Energoatom State Enterprise was detained by law enforcement officers at Boryspil airport. 8 256 23 Previously in trend: Martynenko case trial

Turmoil outside Kyiv-based court: 36 persons detained, three brought charges against, weapons seized. VIDEO+PHOTOS Turmoil outside Kyiv-based court: 36 persons detained, three brought charges against, weapons seized. VIDEO+PHOTOS Three people were arrested following clashes outside the Solomianskyi district court of Kyiv selecting pre-trial restriction for Odesa Mayor Hennadii Trukhanov. 23 559 61 Incidents

Prosecutors seek pre-trial custody for Trukhanov with 50 million hryvnia bail option Prosecutors seek pre-trial custody for Trukhanov with 50 million hryvnia bail option Head of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAP) Nazar Kholodnytskyi says that the prosecutors are going to request the court to place Odesa Mayor Hennadii Trukhanov in pre-trial custody with an option to post 50 million hryvnia (about $1,845,000) in bail. 14 523 42 Incidents

Border Guard Service: Trukhanov handed over to NABU members, brought indictment against Border Guard Service: Trukhanov handed over to NABU members, brought indictment against The border guards detained Odesa Mayor Hennadii Trukhanov at Boryspil airport under criminal proceedings initiated against him by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU). 17 291 60 Incidents

Border guards detain Odesa Mayor Trukhanov in Boryspil airport Border guards detain Odesa Mayor Trukhanov in Boryspil airport Mayor of Odesa Hennadii Trukhanov arrived at Boryspil airport from Warsaw this morning. 29 399 164 Incidents

Saakashvili detention captured on surveillance cameras. VIDEO Saakashvili detention captured on surveillance cameras. VIDEO New footage of former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili being detained in a Kyiv restaurant surfaced on the Internet. 82 622 378 Previously in trend: Saakashvili deprived of Ukrainian citizenship

Migration service tasked border guards to detain Saakashvili, - Interfax-Ukraine Migration service tasked border guards to detain Saakashvili, - Interfax-Ukraine Rukh Novykh Syl party leader Mikheil Saakashvili was detained by the unit of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine at the request of the State Migration Service. 30 923 166 Previously in trend: Saakashvili deprived of Ukrainian citizenship

Saakashvili detained in downtown Kyiv. VIDEO Saakashvili detained in downtown Kyiv. VIDEO Former Georgia’s President, leader of Rukh Novykh Syl party Mikheil Saakashvili was apprehended by armed men in uniforms in a restaurant in the heart of Kyiv. 69 684 307 Previously in trend: Saakashvili deprived of Ukrainian citizenship

Ukrainian national Kostiantyn Davydenko detained on espionage charges in Russian-occupied Crimea Ukrainian national Kostiantyn Davydenko detained on espionage charges in Russian-occupied Crimea The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) apprehended Ukrainian citizen Kostiantyn Davydenko in Simferopol, Crimea. 9 118 30 Previously in trend: Reprisals in Russian-occupied Crimea

PGO: ID of so-called “Ministry of State Security of DPR" found on detained Shepelev. PHOTOS PGO: ID of so-called “Ministry of State Security of DPR" found on detained Shepelev. PHOTOS Operatives of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) found an ID of the member of the so-called “Ministry of State Security of the Donetsk People's Republic” in the name of Lieutenant-Colonel Nikolai Borukh as they frisked ex-MP Oleksandr Shepelev upon his detention. 33 383 180 Incidents

PGO says pre-trial restriction against detained ex-MP Shepelev to be imposed today PGO says pre-trial restriction against detained ex-MP Shepelev to be imposed today Ex-member of the Ukrainian parliament Oleksandr Shepelev is charged with multiple counts including contract killing, car theft, misappropriation, money laundering, and forgery. 4 226 5 Incidents

Ukrspyrt ex-CEO Labutin apprehended in Romania, - PGO Ukrspyrt ex-CEO Labutin apprehended in Romania, - PGO Romanian law enforcers detained former Director General of state-owned alcoholic beverage producer Ukrspyrt Mykhailo Labutin. 11 267 32 Incidents

SBU chief: Russian secret services plotted several terrorist attacks in Russia to justify invasion of Ukraine SBU chief: Russian secret services plotted several terrorist attacks in Russia to justify invasion of Ukraine The Russian media actively disseminate information about detention of Federal Information Center Analytics and Security expert Sergei Sokolov, the head of this agency Ruslan Milchenko and others by the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation. 26 564 109 Incidents

Occupying authorities apprehend two Crimean Tatar activists after searches in their houses. VIDEO+PHOTOS Occupying authorities apprehend two Crimean Tatar activists after searches in their houses. VIDEO+PHOTOS Russian invaders detained two Crimean Tatar activists Giray Kulametov and Kemal Seityaev who held single-person protests on Oct. 14, 2017. 3 900 11 Previously in trend: Reprisals in Russian-occupied Crimea

Crime ring led by local Opposition Bloc member Kopiika apprehended in Mykolaiv, - prosecutor general Crime ring led by local Opposition Bloc member Kopiika apprehended in Mykolaiv, - prosecutor general Ukraine’s Prosecutor General Yurii Lutsenko says the crime ring recently detained in Mykolayiv was headed by Ihor Kopiika, the deputy chairman of the Opposition Bloc faction in the Mykolaiv City Council. 40 385 148 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

Russian spy Pavlenko sentenced to 14 years in jail for high treason. VIDEO Russian spy Pavlenko sentenced to 14 years in jail for high treason. VIDEO Ukraine’s national Viktor Pavlenko was found guilty of high treason and sentenced to a 14-year prison term. 15 526 35 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

SBU detains Russian secret agent in Cherkasy region SBU detains Russian secret agent in Cherkasy region The operatives of Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) apprehended an agent of Russia’s foreign intelligence service in the Cherkasy region. 28 090 109 Incidents

Law enforcers apprehend criminals who robbed jewelers near Berdychiv in late November. VIDEO Law enforcers apprehend criminals who robbed jewelers near Berdychiv in late November. VIDEO Ukrainian law enforcement agencies detained natives of Donetsk who attacked jewelers on the highway near Berdychiv in late November and took 30 kilograms of gold jewelry from them. 27 597 86 Previously in trend: Police workdays

PGO: 9,167 officials detained for bribe-taking this year alone PGO: 9,167 officials detained for bribe-taking this year alone Ukraine’s Prosecutor General Yurii Lutsenko says the law enforcers have detained 9,167 corrupt officials in 2017. 8 226 263 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine Grafters

Saakashvili trial: police strengthen security outside court. PHOTOS Saakashvili trial: police strengthen security outside court. PHOTOS The Pechersk district court of Kyiv is to impose a pre-trial restriction on detained leader of Rukh Novykh Syl party, former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili today. 10 201 178 Previously in trend: Detention of Saakashvili

Poroshenko: "I will allow no interference in anti-corruption agencies Poroshenko: "I will allow no interference in anti-corruption agencies' activities" Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko stresses the inadmissibility of political interference in the work of anti-corruption bodies 14 897 267 Previously in trend: Apprehension of NABU detective

FBI says it lawfully cooperates with NABU under 2016 Memorandum FBI says it lawfully cooperates with NABU under 2016 Memorandum The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation cooperates with Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) within the limits defined by the Memorandum of Understanding signed in June 2016. 12 053 172 Previously in trend: Apprehension of NABU detective

Supporters release Saakashvili from paddy wagon. VIDEO+PHOTOS Supporters release Saakashvili from paddy wagon. VIDEO+PHOTOS Georgia’s ex-President of, former Odesa region Governor, Rukh Novykh Syl party leader Mikheil Saakashvili was released from the police van by the crowd. 59 080 483 Incidents

Protesters keep blocking police van with Saakashvili inside, construct barricade. PHOTOS Protesters keep blocking police van with Saakashvili inside, construct barricade. PHOTOS Supporters of Mikheil Saakashvili, the leader of the Rukh Novykh Syl party, continue blocking the paddy wagon in which the law enforcers are trying to take the politician away. 35 065 494 Incidents

Saakashvili suspected of aiding crime ring members, - SBU Saakashvili suspected of aiding crime ring members, - SBU The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) in conjunction with the Prosecutor General's Office (PGO) detained Mikheil Saakashvili in downtown Kyiv on Dec. 5. 18 899 318 Ukrainian Politics

PPB faction head Herasymov seeks law enforcement chiefs to report on recent conflict between agencies PPB faction head Herasymov seeks law enforcement chiefs to report on recent conflict between agencies Leader of Petro Poroshenko Bloc (PPB) faction Artur Herasymov demands the chiefs of NABU, SAP, PGO and SBU to be summoned to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine to report on recent developments in the case of State Migration Service First Deputy Chief Dina Pimakhova and the NABU agents. 7 952 76 Previously in trend: Apprehension of NABU detective

сытник Sytnyk: SBU compromised all undercover operations of NABU. It's immoral Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) sought to thwart all the covert operations conducted by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU), and it succeeded in doing so. 47 805 158 Previously in trend: Apprehension of NABU detective

гпу PGO searched home of ‘agent Kateryna’ - NABU detective Kateryna Sikorska, - spokesperson Sarhan The members of the Prosecutor General's Office of Ukraine (PGO) executed a search warrant at the apartment of NABU agent Kateryna Sikorska under investigation of attempt to bribe State Migration Service official Dina Pimakhova committed by another NABU detective Serhii Titenkov (Boiarskyi). 33 566 102 Previously in trend: Apprehension of NABU detective

луценко Detained NABU member gives testimony, indictment to follow, - prosecutor general Ukraine’s Prosecutor General Yurii Lutsenko says the detained detective of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) will be indicted on Thursday while several other NABU members face interview. 46 995 175 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine Apprehension of NABU detective

сытник холодницкий No NABU member faces detention, agency Chief Sytnyk says National Anti-Corruption Bureau Director Artem Sytnyk says no agency employee will be detained in the case of State Migration Service official entrapment attempt. 39 101 121 Previously in trend: Apprehension of NABU detective

набу PGO, SBU unlawfully intervened in undercover operation, - NABU Undercover special operation carried out by the members of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and Specialized Anti-corruption Prosecutor's Office of Ukraine (SAP) was compromised as the agencies lacked the right for independent wiretapping. 46 149 183 Ukrainian Politics