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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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взятка SBU apprehends NABU detective while trying to bribe State Migration Service deputy chief The detective of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau - the son of former Party of Regions MP Boiarskyi - was detained on Nov. 29 during attempt to bribe First Deputy Head of the State Migration Service of Ukraine Dina Pimakhova. 89 144 219 Previously in trend: Grafters

виногродский Law enforcers apprehend Donbas Battalion ex-commander Vynohrodskyi One of the Donbas Battalion former commanders Anatolii Vynohrodskyi (call sign Hal) was detained on Obolonskyi Avenue in Kyiv. 115 101 340 Incidents

чубаров “FSB wants to demonize Mejlis and trigger new wave of arrests,” - Chubarov on recent crackdown on Crimean Tatars Searches and detentions in Crimea are part of a special operation staged by the Russian FSB to justify arrests of the national movement activists and compromise the Mejlis. 2 719 2 Previously in trend: Reprisals in Russian-occupied Crimea

веджие кашка 82-year-old Crimean Tatar liberation struggle veteran died soon after detention by Russian invaders, - media Vedzhie Kashka, 82, died of stress induced by her detention by the Russian secret services in Crimea. 92 770 26 Previously in trend: Reprisals in Russian-occupied Crimea

шаройко Belarusian KGB: Ukrainian journalist Sharoiko charged with espionage, adviser to Ukrainian embassy declared persona non grata The State Security Committee of the Republic of Belarus (KGB) says that detained Ukrainian journalist Pavlo Sharoiko has allegedly created a spy ring from among the citizens of Belarus who collected intelligence for him. 44 522 135 Incidents

мамулашвили Georgian Legion Commander Mamulashvili accuses deported Nadiradze of leaking intelligence to enemy Deported volunteer soldier Vano Nadiradze was expelled from the Georgian Legion before the detachment joined the Ukrainian Armed Forces. 178 706 782 Incidents

беларусь Ukrainian enterprise CEO Skyba detained by Belarus secret services Another citizen of Ukraine detained in Belarus - secret services apprehended the director of Ukraine’s mud weighting material producer based in Kostiantynivka, the Donetsk region while on a business trip to the Minsk Tractor Plant. 68 865 199 Incidents

беларусь Correspondent for Ukrainske Radio Sharoiko detained in Belarus on espionage charges, - National Broadcaster Company CEO Alasania Staff correspondent for Ukrainske (Ukrainian) Radio in Belarus, a Ukrainian national Pavlo Sharoiko was detained by the Belarus law enforcement. 31 709 124 Incidents

березюк Individuals detained with loads of explosives in Kyiv were earlier banished from protesters' camp outside parliament, - MP Bereziuk The persons detained with 6.5 kg of explosives in Kyiv were a week earlier kicked out from the tent camp established by the protesters outside the building of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. 47 451 115 Previously in trend: Opposition rally

сбу SBU apprehends two Russian agents plotting terrorist attacks in Ukraine’s cities. PHOTOS Operatives of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) detained two saboteurs in Severodonetsk who planned to commit acts of terrorism in the city under instructions of their supervisors from the Russian secret services. 33 722 64 Incidents

армянск FSB detains two Ukrainians leaving occupied Crimea The Directorate of the Federal Security Service (FSB) based on the Russian-annexed Crimean peninsula reported detention of two Ukrainian nationals who were allegedly heading for mainland Ukraine. 47 361 122 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

холодницкий SAP requests 5M hryvnia in bail against detained Oleksandr Avakov, ex-Deputy Interior Minister Chebotar, - Kholodnytskyi. PHOTO The Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAP) drafted motions on restrictive measures against three suspects in the case of possible embezzlement of public funds while procuring backpacks for the Interior Ministry. 27 077 88 Incidents

бакай Ukraine’s State Management of Affairs ex-Head Bakai detained in Russia, - media Ex-Head of the State Management of Affairs of Ukraine, Naftohaz of Ukraine ex-CEO Ihor Bakai was detained in Moscow. 35 538 69 Incidents

крищенко 30 people detained after riot in Sviatoshyn court, two criminal cases initiated, - Kyiv police chief Kryshchenko Following the events in Kyiv's Sviatoshyn court, two criminal cases have been instituted under art. 194 (property damage) and part 2 of art. 296 (mass hooliganism). 29 430 146 Ukrainian Politics

фсб FSB says its agents wounded and detained Ukrainian citizen at Russia border A citizen of Ukraine exchanged fire with Russia's FSB agents as he was trying to illegally cross the Russian border, according to the FSB's press service. 49 316 128 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

набу Rozenblat attempted taking material evidence to Germany in order to avoid its arrest within investigation, - NABU. PHOTOS On Oct. 19, detectives of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) prevented MP Boryslav Rozenblat's taking out of the country some important materials for the so-called 'amber case,' and secured his participation in a trial on extending his liabilities. 35 776 56 Previously in trend: Case of Rozenblat and Poliakov

розенблат MP Rozenblat detained in Zhuliany on attempt to leave for Germany. DOCUMENT MP Borys Rozenblat was not allowed on his flight in 'Kyiv' international airport when he tried to leave for Germany. 96 770 291 Previously in trend: Case of Rozenblat and Poliakov

павловский Deputy Defense Minister Pavloskyi detention: list of suspects and charges Six citizens have been or might be indicted under the case of large scale embezzlement related to fuel procurement by the Defense Ministry of Ukraine. 120 041 104 Previously in trend: Deputy defense minister Pavlovskyi detained

геращенко Crime ring organizer was part of special interests group of former Party of Regions MPs, - Anton Herashchenko The National Police conducted an operation to detain a group of dangerous terrorists who committed a number of grave crimes against the national security of Ukraine, lives and health of Ukrainian citizens and guests of the country. 46 745 134 Ukrainian Politics

арест крім Search, detention occurred in Simferopol district of Crimea, - attorney Semedliaev On Monday, Oct. 2, people in masks conducted a search in a Crimean village of Molodizhne, Simferopol district, in the home of Crimean resident Renat Suleimanov. 5 065 4 Previously in trend: Reprisals in Russian-occupied Crimea

растрата Prosecutors ask to arrest former director of state enterprise, detained on Russia border The prosecutor's office is asking the court to arrest former director of Informatsiini Sudovi Systemy SE Leonid Bohanov, who was arrested the day before as he attempted to cross Ukraine-Russia border. 36 131 15 Incidents

киреев Court sanctions detention of ex-Judge Kireiev who tried Yuliia Tymoshenko The Kyiv Court of Appeal has sanctioned the detention of Rodion Kireiev, the former judge of the Pechersk District Court of Kyiv known for having jailed Ukraine's former Prime Minister and Batkivshchyna leader Yuliia Tymoshenko. 39 916 195 Previously in trend: Tymoshenko Case

укрзализныця Deputy head of Ukrzaliznytsia's audit and control department Vakhtang Dzhakeli detained red-handed with $70,000 bribe Deputy head of Ukrzaliznytsia's audit and control department Vakhtang Dzhakeli was detained on Wednesday, Sept. 13, as he was accepting $70,000 in bribe. 42 237 90 Previously in trend: Grafters

саакашвили Five Saakashvili supporters detained over border breach, - Interior Ministry On Tuesday, Sept. 12, the police have detained five active participants in breaching the Shehyni border crossing. 91 844 298 Previously in trend: Saakashvili breached across border

саакашвили граница Only two Saakashvili supporters detained, - Interior Ministry Statements of mass detentions of activists supporting former Georgia President Mikheil Saakashvili are unfounded. 21 148 54 Previously in trend: Saakashvili breached across border

сбу "шпион" Terrorists in Donetsk detained "Ukrainian spy". VIDEO The "Donetsk people's republic" terrorist organization has announced it had detained a saboteur group in Donetsk headed by Special Operation Forces fighter Oleh Suherei. 49 303 157 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

лимешко Wife of Crimea-detained Ukrainian citizen Lymeshko: His case is trumped up, FSB forced him to confess Iryna Mykhailova-Lymeshko, the wife of Crimea-detained Ukrainian citizen Hennadii Lymeshko, who is charged by the occupants with a sabotage act, has commented on the incident and said her husband is not guilty. 16 285 48 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

татары крымские Amnesty International on Crimea detentions: occupants surpassed themselves and demonstrated unhealthy bigotry towards any dissidence International NGO Amnesty International has called for immediate release of Crimean Tatar activists detained in Simferopol and stopping prosecution of dissidence in the occupied peninsula. 11 771 16 Previously in trend: Reprisals in Russian-occupied Crimea

стена Names of seven people detained for embezzlement in Wall project made public Prosecutors of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office will serve indictments to persons that were detained as suspects of embezzling funds of the Wall project, aimed at enhancing Ukraine-Russia border. 52 628 105 Ukrainian Politics

прокурорзадержание PGO detained 15th prosecutor red-handed since 2017. PHOTOS The Prosecutor General's Office of Ukraine together with SBU have detained a grafter prosecutor as he accepted a bribe of $5,000. 36 199 67 Ukrainian Politics

контрразведка Russian secret services agent detained while receiving secret information from Ukraine's Armed Forces General Staff, - SBU Counterintelligence. PHOTOS SBU Counterintelligence together with Chief Directorate of Security Service in Kyiv and the Kyiv region revealed and detained on July 13 an agent of Russia's secret services, who attempted obtaining secret documents from the military and recruit a Defense Ministry of Ukraine representative. 132 276 116 Photo News

кузнецов кулуб FSB officers detained in Kherson region sentenced to two months in prison A court in Kherson in its session on July 11 considered the case of two servicemen of Border Guard Service of FSB, Russia, Kuznetsov and Kulub, detained in the Kherson region on June 30 for illegal crossing of Ukraine's border by boat. 18 906 66 Incidents

гратов Russian Colonel Gratov participated in fighting at Luhansk, Donetsk, Ilovaisk, Debaltseve, and other cities, - SBU counterintelligence. DOCUMENT+PHOTO Detained Russian Airborne Colonel Valery Gratov, who was intended by Russian secret services to be appointed "deputy defense minister of Transnistria republic," personally asked Russian President Putin for pension payments after being deported from Moldova. 131 886 174 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

контрразведка Counterintelligence has been preparing Gratov's detention for six months, - MP Herashchenko All counterintelligence officers involved in planning and implementation of the special operation to detain terrorist Valery Gratov, callsign Sanych, should be awarded with high state decorations. 74 989 131 Ukrainian Politics

контрразведка гратов SBU counterintelligence detained Russian Colonel Gratov, friend of Donbas terrorists Givi, Motorola, and Zakharchenko, - journalist. PHOTO Counterintelligence of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has conducted a special operation to detain career Russian military, Colonel of the Airborne Forces Valery Gratov, who was heading for unrecognized Transnistria with a fake Ukrainian passport. 216 143 272 Ukrainian Politics

сбу FSB servicemen Kuznetsov and Kulub suspected of violation of territorial integrity of Ukraine, - SBU The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has initiated a pretrial investigation within a criminal proceeding regarding two Russian border guards detained in the Kherson region under the article on violation of territorial integrity of Ukraine. 50 635 128 Ukrainian Politics

фсб диверсанты Extradition of Kuznetsov and Kulub will be crime against state, - journalist If Ukraine lets go Russian FSB employees Vladimir Kuznetsov and Askar Kulub, it will show its negligence of Ukrainian citizens kidnapped and tortured by FSB terrorists. This will be a shame for state security agencies of Ukraine. 87 809 316 Ukrainian Politics

фсб диверсанты FSB officers Kuznetsov and Kulub sentenced to 15 days of arrest and 320 hryvnia fine for illegal border crossing of Ukraine, - InformNapalm. PHOTOS The Kalanchak district court of the Kherson region has sentenced two Russian FSB officers detained in Ukraine to 15 days of administrative arrest and a fine of 320 hryvnia ($12.3). In addition, the court decision has many inaccuracies. 172 167 638 Incidents

кремль Kremlin looking into all means to protect Russian citizens detained in Ukraine, - Peskov The Russian side is looking into all means to protect interests of Russians who have been detained in Ukraine. 23 722 48 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

фсб Two Russian border guards captured at illegal crossing of Ukrainian border, - State Border Guard Service Head Nazarenko. PHOTOS At night of June 30, Ukrainian border guards and Armed Forces fighters detained two border guard officers of Russia's Security Service (FSB). 173 810 370 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

сбу Ukraine Armed Forces fighters transferred Russian citizen captured in Zholobok to Security Service of Ukraine The fighters of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have transferred a citizen of Russia captured after a skirmish at Zholobok village to the Security Service of Ukraine. 60 911 58 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

дело курченко Another defendant in Kurchenko case detained, - spokesperson Sarhan. PHOTO The detainee was involved in hiring people for working on tankers acquired by fugitive oligarch Kurchenko. 10 445 11 Previously in trend: Kurchenko’s shadow empire

рейдеры More than 30 detained in raid attempt in Kirovohrad region, - National Police. PHOTOS The detainees tried to forcibly seize an agriculture business. 91 219 143 Incidents

аваков 25 crime figures curated by Russia were detained in Melitopol, - Interior Minister Avakov The detainees are suspected of destabilization the situation in the city and other crimes. 71 837 98 Ukrainian Politics

розмазнин Ukrainian fighters detained group of military doctors in Donbas on June 18, - ATO deputy commander Rozmaznin The Russian military got lost in the Donbas and were detained by servicemen of the Ukrainian army. 180 791 232 Incidents

москва протест Moscow police brutally dispersed opposition demonstration. PHOTOS Mass protests summoned by Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny ended in mass detentions on Monday, June 12. 80 872 147 Photo News

питер Police detains hundreds in Russia as people in major cities protest against corruption. VIDEO Protesters have been detained by riot police in Moscow and St. Petersburg. 252 264 615 World

антипов Former Luhansk region tax chief Antipov indicted with legalization of illegal revenues, - Military Prosecutor Matios Yesterday, May 30, former chief of Luhansk region tax service Oleksandr Antipov was served another indictment of legalization of income received by criminal means. 11 955 18 Previously in trend: "Taxmen of Klymenko" detained