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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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"We expect this offender to be extradited," - Avakov on ex-Traffic Police Chief Makarenko detained in Russia Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine Arsen Avakov expects ex-Chief of Kyiv’s Traffic Police Mykola Makarenko detained at Moscow’s Domodedovo airport to be extradited in Ukraine. 23 485 24 Incidents

гпу взятка луценко задержание прокурор Law enforcers apprehend prosecutor and lawyer extorting $200,000 for criminal case dismissal, - prosecutor general. PHOTO This is the 18th prosecutor accused of bribe extortion during Yurii Lutsenko’s tenure on the post of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine, he says. 37 280 51 Previously in trend: Prosecutor General Lutsenko Grafters

убийство патрульные Interior Minister confirms detention of suspect in Dnipro police officers murder. PHOTOS Ukraine's Interior Minister Arsen Avakov has confirmed apprehension of the suspect in murder of two police officers in Dnipro City. 247 604 509 Previously in trend: Police officers murdered in Dnipro City

захват 42 people apprehended during armed assault at enterprise in Zaporizhia region An attempt to seize an enterprise was reported in the Zaporizhia region. 42 people were apprehended. 64 479 125 Previously in trend: Police workdays

ткаченко судьи галаган Kropyvnytskyi Court of Appeal acquits judge Halahan arrested for drunk driving, - volunteer Sinitsyn. PHOTOS The Kropyvnytskyi City Court of Appeal acquitted Judge Oleksii Halahan apprehended for drunk driving by the patrol police. 111 237 494 Previously in trend: Ukraine's new police Drunk driving

матиос Court arrests leaders of three tax inspectorates, sets bail at 10M to 100M hryvnia, - deputy prosecutor general Top officials of three tax inspectorates of Kyiv - Solomianska, Shevchenkivska and Pecherska - are suspected of massive embezzlement of public funds. Most of them have been arrested. 45 568 108 Ukrainian Politics

ляшко мошенники радикалы петровский вайсберг Radical Party MPs show up as law enforcers search house of alleged fraud, - Lutsenko. PHOTOS (updated) The Prosecutor General Office is searching the house of detained resident of Kyiv Petrovskyi suspected of fraud. He swindled large sums of money out of officials for alleged assistance in appointment to certain positions. However, according to Prosecutor General Yurii Lutsenko, a support group arrived at the suspect's house, including several Radical Party MPs. 83 594 67 Ukrainian Politics

прокур синий "Guys, he’s getting rid of something. He must be drug tested!" – Police detain drunken prosecutor in Mukacheve. VIDEO The police detained member of Mukacheve Prosecutor’s Office Yaroslav Lupiak, who was driving a car under influence. 52 061 70 Previously in trend: Police workdays

задержание янтарь 'Burshtyn' operation underway: Sarny prosecutor, two persons behind illegal mining detained in Rivne region, - Avakov. PHOTOS On Sept. 12, law enforcers detained new suspects during the 'Burshtyn' ("Amber") special operation aimed at combating the illegal production of amber in the west of Ukraine. 51 724 43 Previously in trend: Amber mafia

авдеевка Police arrested man suspected of rape and murder of woman in Avdiivka A woman was found dead with signs of violent death and rape on the morning of Sept. 10 in Avdiivka town. 54 231 46 Incidents

Drunk militant from Moscow apprehended in Toretsk, - ATO speaker The detainee arrived to fight in the Donbas at the beginning of 2015 "because of the devastating impact of Russian propaganda on his mind." 25 182 45 Ukrainian Politics

Former head of State Investments Agency Kaskiv apprehended in Panama, asks for political shelter Former head of the State Investments Agency Vladyslav Kaskiv asked for political shelter in Panama. 13 253 54 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

Interpol confirms Kaskiv’s arrest in Panama, - Deputy Prosecutor General Yenin Interpol has confirmed the arrest of ex-Head of Ukraine's State Investments Agency Vladyslav Kaskiv in Panama. 5 291 12 Incidents

каськив Kaskiv detained in Panama, - Lutsenko Former head of the State Investments Agency Vladyslav Kaskiv has been apprehended in Panama. 31 882 86 Ukrainian Politics

чаус Rada authorizes Judge Chaus’ detention and pretrial confinement. VIDEO The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has given its consent to criminal prosecution, detention, and pretrial confinement of Judge of the Dniprovskyi district court of Kyiv Mykola Chaus suspected of corruption. 23 606 137 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine Grafters

PGO indicts ex-police officers for persecution of Maidan activists The Special Investigations Department of the Prosecutor General's Office of Ukraine (PGO) has served indictments against former Kyiv police officers on charges of fabrication of case materials, illegal detention and prosecution of 11 obviously innocent people for their alleged involvement in riots on Feb. 18, 2014. 7 115 12 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

деканоидзе "We have no suspects in custody now," - National Police head on probe into fire in Inter TV channel’s office No one has been yet charged with arson attack on Inter TV channel’s building in Kyiv. 21 662 103 Previously in trend: Arson attack on Inter TV channel

деньги задержание водитель Tax police thwarted attempt to smuggle 10M rubles, $100,000 into occupied Donbas. PHOTOS Tax police special task unit "Fantom" and border guards have detained a man at a contact line checkpoint in the Donetsk region, who attempted to smuggle 10 million Russian rubles (about $144,000) and $100,000 into the terrorist-controlled territory. 48 385 63 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Shooting in Dnipro: Yuzhmash miller wounded two National Guard soldiers during detention A miller of Makarov Southern Machine-Building Plant (Yuzhmash) wounded two National Guard officers who tried to arrest him while attempting to steal a large amount of non-ferrous metal. The attacker has been apprehended. 59 923 176 Incidents

шойгу Ukrainian court authorizes detention of Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoygu The Pechersk district court of Kyiv granted the petition of the Main Military Prosecutor's Office of Ukraine to detain Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoygu in order to impose pretrial confinement against him. 60 511 381 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Suspect in murder of 8-year-old girl in Loshchynivka taken into custody, - prosecutors The court placed the suspect in the brutal murder of the 8-year-old girl in Loshchynivka village in the Odesa region in pretrial custody. 15 136 56 Incidents

сбу в законе воры "106 crime bosses apprehended at code-bound criminal's funeral in Donetsk region," - SBU. PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine and the National Police detained 106 people outside Sviatohirsk town in the country's east, who arrived to attend the funeral of code-bound criminal Liokha Krasnodonskyi and are reported to come from the criminal milieu. 168 273 221 Incidents

наркотики всу матиос пограничники Deputy Chief of Volnovakha checkpoint detained while selling amphetamine to ATO soldiers, - Matios. PHOTOS Deputy Chief of the Volnovakha checkpoint was detained while selling drugs to the Army soldiers in the Donetsk region. 32 453 79 Incidents

ректор National Aviation University acting rector caught receiving 100,000 euros in bribe. PHOTOS Officers of the Security Service of Ukraine detained Acting Rector of the Kyiv’s National Aviation University Volodymyr Kharchenko while accepting 100,000 euros as a bribe. 99 687 250 Previously in trend: Grafters

чаэс Four Czech citizens detained in Chornobyl nuclear plant area. PHOTO Chornobyl nuclear plant police officers together with border guards have detained four citizens of neighboring Czech Republic who illegally entered the exclusion area for tourist purposes. 23 909 43 Incidents

Law enforcers apprehend six policemen suspected of detainee’s murder in Mykolaiv, two names made public Law enforcers detained three more police officers on suspicion of involvement in the murder of a man during apprehension in the Mykolaiv region. In the meantime, the journalists have found out the names of two of them. 19 811 22 Previously in trend: Murder in Kryve Ozero

стрельба пистолет Policeman fired rubber bullets at handcuffed person, - Lutsenko on murder in Mykolaiv region Three police officers suspected of beating a detainee to death in Mykolaiv region have been put in custody. The court is to impose pretrial restriction against them today, Aug. 25. 157 428 246 Previously in trend: Murder in Kryve Ozero

каськив панама Ukrainian ex-official Kaskiv: “I was never detained or apprehended”. PHOTO Ex-Head of the State Investment Agency created during Yanukovych tenure Vladyslav Kaskiv claimed that he was not apprehended in Panama. According to him, Panama’s Migration Service invited him for an interview to ascertain his immigration status when he was crossing the border with Costa Rica. 61 203 105 Incidents

каськив Kaskiv was detained in Panama while attempting to enter Costa Rica, - PGO Former director of State Investment Agency Vladyslav Kaskiv was detained in Panama as he was attempting to enter Costa Rica. 54 655 95 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

каськив Lutsenko spills details of Kaskiv's apprehension in Panama The ex-official hit the wanted list over a theft indictment. 123 707 149 Ukrainian Politics

PGO published minutes of interrogation of NABU detective on recent clash between law enforcers. DOCUMENT (in Ukrainian) Viktor Ilchenko, one of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) employees detained during the broil with representatives of the Prosecutor's General Office, denies the application of force against him after detention. 17 605 109 Ukrainian Politics

ильченко "Upon reaching checkpoint, I knelt, kissed the ground and started praying," - activist Ilchenko told about his escape from occupants in Crimea. PHOTOS Activist Yurii Ilchenko, who had been detained by occupant authorities in Crimea, told the story of his escape from the captivity and reaching the mainland Ukraine. 120 730 138 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Sytnyk: NABU to probe abduction and violence against its detectives by PGO members The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) has launched criminal proceedings into abduction of its employees by members of the Prosecutor General’s Office of Ukraine (PGO) on Aug. 12. 16 196 50 Incidents

Russian invaders detain two more persons charged with plotting terrorist attacks in Crimea, - Russian media Two more persons were arrested in Russian-occupied Crimea on suspicion of plotting terrorist attacks on the peninsula. 35 900 101 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas Putin's provocation in Crimea

банк обыск михайловский Mykhailivskyi Bank chair detained on charges of embezzling 870 million hryvnia, - prosecutor's office. PHOTOS The prosecutor's office of Kyiv is charging the chairman of Mykhailivskyi Bank with the embezzlement of 870 million hryvnia (approx. $34,780). 26 638 38 Incidents

крым армия рф оккупанты Russia’s FSB claims two breakthrough attempts in Crimea by Ukrainian saboteurs The occupation authorities of the peninsula have allegedly exposed an agent network. 147 046 297 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

взятка чаус Corrupt Judge Chaus cannot be apprehended or remanded as parliament can strip him of immunity only after vacation, - Kholodnytskyi. PHOTO The old legal system obstructs speedy investigation into senior officials’ corruption, in particular, the so-called ‘untouchables’ who enjoy immunity. 63 775 297 Previously in trend: Grafters

задержание луганщина информатор Two terrorists' informants detained in Luhansk region. PHOTOS The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) and the police have dismantled a network of informants of "Luhansk People's Republic militia" terrorist group in the Stanytsia-Luhanska district, the Luhansk region. 16 461 34 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

оружие сбу взрывчатка обыск Terrorist attack prevented by SBU at Lviv railway, five people detained in special operation. PHOTOS Ukraine's Security Service has prevented explosions at three sections of Lviv railway road. An SBU officer has been wounded in the special operation. 95 702 128 Previously in trend: Terrorist attacks in Ukraine

задержание медяник Former Party of Regions MP Medianyk apprehended in Yefremov case, - Lutsenko Former Party of Regions MP Volodymyr Medianyk was arrested under the case of the ex-head of Party of Regions faction Oleksandr Yefremov. 38 986 115 Previously in trend: Arrest of Yefremov

оружие свастика скадовск Arms cache and swastika found in house of Skadovsk resident. PHOTOS Employees of the SBU and the National police have found a cache in the town of Skadovsk in the Kherson region. 50 976 140 Society

Police apprehends two Russian nationals-“LPR” militants in Odesa In Odesa, police detained two Russian citizens involved in battles in the Donbas within ranks of the "Luhansk People's Republic" terrorist organization. 37 322 89 Incidents

"Once again I became convinced of need for staff replacement," - Minister of Agrarian Policy Kutovyi comments on his subordinate's detention while receiving bribe Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine Taras Kutovyi announces zero tolerance policy for corruption in his agency. 15 019 29 Previously in trend: Grafters

"I attribute my arrest to nervousness prevailing in government," - Yefremov Former leader of the Party of Regions parliamentary faction Oleksandr Yefremov associates his arrest with the nervousness of the authorities. 13 883 58 Previously in trend: Arrest of Yefremov

суд ефремов Pechersk court guarded by Spetsnaz due to hearing in Yefremov case, protesters gather outside. VIDEO+PHOTOS Pechersk district court of Kyiv, which is hearing the case of former leader of Party of Regions parliamentary faction Oleksandr Yefremov, is being guarded. 39 757 58 Previously in trend: Arrest of Yefremov

ефремов задержание Photos of Yefremov’s arrest made public by PGO. PHOTOS The Prosecutor General's Office (PGO) has published photos of the detention of the ex-leader of the parliamentary faction of the Party of Regions Oleksandr Yefremov at Boryspil airport. 224 677 239 Previously in trend: Arrest of Yefremov

гпу Former MP Yefremov arrested in Boryspil airport as he tried to flee to Vienna, - PGO Law enforcement officers arrested former Party of Regions MP Oleksandr Yefremov at Boryspil airport. 108 019 257 Previously in trend: Arrest of Yefremov

ефремов Former head of Party of Regions faction Yefremov arrested, - Lutsenko The Prosecutor General's Office (PGO) arrested former leader of the parliamentary faction of the Party of Regions Oleksandr Yefremov. 139 204 501 Previously in trend: Arrest of Yefremov