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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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Kharkiv police detain suspect in attack on TCR serviceman Wounding of TCR serviceman in Kharkiv: attacker detained. PHOTO In Kharkiv, law enforcement officers detained the attacker who assaulted a serviceman of the TCR and SS. 7 441 64 Previously in trend: Attack on the TCR

Police have detained a 22-year-old man from Ternopil for setting fire to a bank; investigators are checking for links to Russia Man who may have been recruited by Russian special services has been detained in Ternopil for setting fire to bank – National Police. PHOTOS In Ternopil, law enforcement officers have arrested a 22-year-old man suspected of setting fire to a bank branch. 1 518 5 Previously in trend: Detention of arsonists Recruited FSB agents

Terrorist attack in Bucha: 21-year-old suspect detained Terrorist attack in Bucha: 21-year-old suspect detained. Information available on others involved. VIDEO+PHOTO A 21-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with a terrorist attack in Bucha, Kyiv Oblast. Proceedings have been initiated. 14 549 63 Previously in trend: Terrorist attacks in Ukraine

SSU, bribe Two senior officials of SSU directorates in Kyiv and Rivne region exposed over $620,000 bribe. PHOTO The Internal Security Directorate of the Security Service of Ukraine has detained an intermediary and two deputy heads of regional departments of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) who were trying to set up an illegal scheme. The case concerns high-ranking officials in the city of Kyiv and the Rivne region. 6 185 23 Previously in trend: Grafters

The SSU and National Police have detained 13 more organisers of evasion schemes SSU and National Police have detained 13 more organisers of "evasion schemes". PHOTOS The Security Service and National Police have blocked new schemes for evading mobilisation and detained the organisers of these schemes in various regions of Ukraine. 2 164 17 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Halushchenko suspicion Mindichgate: Halushchenko notified of suspicion of laundering over $112 million, - NABU. INFOGRAPHICS NABU and SAPO have expanded the circle of suspects in the "Midas" case. The former Minister of Energy (2021–2025) has been exposed for money laundering and participation in a criminal organisation. 8 939 98 Previously in trend: Mindichgate Halushchenko was detained

In a Kyiv detention centre, a man demanded 150,000 hryvnias from a detainee Extorted money from detainee in Kyiv pre-trial detention center – former "overseer" charged by police. VIDEO+PHOTOS During investigative and operational measures, officers of the National Police’s Strategic Investigations Department documented several instances of money being transferred to a former "overseer" who is currently held in a pre-trial detention center for committing an armed robbery. 4 109 6 Previously in trend: Extortion of funds

Explosion at Ukrposhta in the capital. Police detained a man Man involved in explosion at "Ukrposhta" in Kyiv has been detained, - National Police. PHOTOS Law enforcement officers detained a man involved in the explosion at "Ukrposhta" in Kyiv. 6 195 37 Previously in trend: Explosion in Kyiv

Lawyer detained in Prykarpattia: he faces 8 years in prison Organised fictitious evasion of mobilisation: lawyer detained in Prykarpattia. PHOTO In the Ivano-Frankivsk region, law enforcement officers uncovered a scheme to evade mobilisation organised by a 35-year-old lawyer from Rozhniativ. 1 519 2 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

36,000 dollars for removal from military records: civil servant detained in Kyiv Civil servant who "helped" people avoid military registration for $36,000 has been exposed, - Prosecutor’s Office. PHOTO The Specialised Defence Prosecutor's Office of the Central Region jointly with the Main National Police in Kyiv under the operational support of the State Secret Service of Ukraine in Kyiv served an official of a state body a notice of suspicion of committing a criminal offence - aiding and abetting in obtaining an illegal benefit by an official. 1 256 11 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

He beat up a cyclist for commenting on stopping on a bike path In Kyiv, police detained Mercedes driver who severely beat cyclist. VIDEO+PHOTOS Recently, the Kyiv police received a report from eyewitnesses that a driver of a Mercedes SUV had severely beaten a cyclist on Mezhyhirska Street in Podil district. An investigative team and criminal police officers arrived at the scene. 19 148 110

The SBU detained a traitor who guided Russian drones to cut off power to Kyiv SSU exposed FSB "mole" in Ukrainian energy company who directed Russian drones to cut off power to Kyiv. VIDEO+PHOTOS The SSU exposed an FSB mole in one of Ukraine's leading energy companies. As a result of complex measures, the SSU detained an IT specialist of the company in Kyiv region who directed Russian attacks on the critical infrastructure of the capital region. 6 935 19 Previously in trend: High treason

A person who created an illegal logging scheme has been detained Soldier who created illegal logging scheme has been detained: damage to environment amounts to 400,000 hryvnias. PHOTOS A serviceman who created an illegal deforestation scheme was detained: environmental damage amounted to almost UAH 400,000. 1 299 6

Shooting in Cherkasy Perpetrator detained Shooting in Cherkasy: no one was injured except perpetrator, who was detained. PHOTOS Law enforcement officers detained a man who opened fire in a restaurant in Cherkasy. 5 356 35 Previously in trend: Shooting in Cherkasy

Man was preparing terrorist attacks in Kyiv. He was detained by the SSU Preparing series of terrorist attacks: SSU detains Russian agent in Kyiv. PHOTO A Russian agent who was preparing to blow up cars belonging to servicemen of the Defence Forces was detained in Kyiv. 3 232 10 Previously in trend: Attempted terrorist attack countering terrorist attacks

The State Bureau of Investigation detained former deputy head of the High Economic Court Artur Yemelyanov SBI detains Yemelianov: he planned to flee Ukraine after unlawful alteration of pretrial restrictions. PHOTO On May 30, officers of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) detained Artur Yemelianov, former deputy head of the High Commercial Court of Ukraine, as part of a criminal case involving an attempt to undermine Ukraine’s economic security in the interests of the aggressor state. 16 848 31 Previously in trend: Yemelianov detention

fight against drug trafficking National Police conduct large-scale operation to dismantle drug networks: 66 dealers detained along with ringleader operating across 15 regions. VIDEO+PHOTOS The police exposed an organised group whose members manufactured and supplied psychotropic substances alpha-PVP, amphetamine and mephedrone to all regions of the country. The police detained 66 dealers led by the organiser. 3 670 25 Previously in trend: Elimination of drug trade

vice-rector has been detained Vice-rector of military academy who forced his subordinates to build house for him was detained, - SBI. PHOTOS SBI officers detained the vice-rector of the National Military Academy, who forced his subordinates to build a private house on his own land plot, based on materials from the State Border Guard Service's Department of Internal Security. 11 984 19 Previously in trend: Corruption in law enforcement agencies

The murder of Demian Hanul. A suspect has been detained Suspect in murder of activist Hanul detained in Odesa – Klymenko. PHOTOS (updated) Law enforcement officers have detained a suspect in the murder of activist Demian Hanul, which took place today, 14 March. 15 711 60 Previously in trend: Demian Hanul’s Murder

SSU detains two Russian agents who were preparing a terrorist attack near Rivne district police department They were preparing terrorist attack near Rivne district police department: SSU detained two 19-year-old Russian agents. PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine prevented a terrorist attack in the centre of Rivne and detained two agents of the Russian security service who were preparing an explosion near the district police department. 5 222 59

SBI detains commanders whose inaction led to seizure of part of Kharkiv region in 2024 SBI detains two generals and colonel of Armed Forces of Ukraine: Their inaction led to seizure of part of Kharkiv region in 2024. PHOTOS The former commanders - two generals and a colonel - were detained. According to the SBI, as a result of their negligence, the Russian occupiers were able to seize part of the territory of Kharkiv region in May 2024. 17 664 107 Previously in trend: War

SBI detains ex-head of Odesa TCR Former Odesa military commissar detained, his property in Italy transferred to ARMA - SBI. VIDEO+PHOTOS The State Bureau of Investigation detained the former head of the Odesa regional TCR and SP after he was released on bail in the amount of UAH 39.364 million. 11 657 42

suspect, detention SSU investigators have classified explosion in Dnipro as terrorist act, and suspect has been detained. PHOTO On Saturday, 14 December, Dnipro police officers jointly with the SSU detained a suspect in a terrorist attack near one of the administrative buildings in the city's central district. 20 271 98

Detention of the former deputy head of the Supreme Economic Court "Desired" decisions for bribes: ex-deputy head of Supreme Economic Court Emelianov detained – SBI. PHOTO SBI officers detained a former deputy chairman of the Supreme Economic Court of Ukraine, who, together with other judges, built a "business" on court decisions. He was served a notice of suspicion. 17 792 33 Previously in trend: Grafters

ДБР затримало Гнезділова SBI detained soldier of 56th SMIB Hnezdilov, who publicly went AWOL. PHOTO A soldier of the 56th Separate Motorised Infantry Brigade, Serhii Hnezdilov, who publicly stated about AWOL, was detained. 18 855 117

Затримано кремлівського ідеолога Дмитра Чистіліна SSU detains one of Kremlin’s "SMO" ideologues against Ukraine, Chystilin. PHOTO During a special operation conducted by the SSU jointly with foreign partners and the State Border Guard Service, the SSU detained Dmytro Chystilin, a Kremlin ideologue of Russia's armed aggression. 29 477 45

Олександр Усик Usyk about his detention in Krakow: There was misunderstanding Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk commented on his detention at Krakow airport. 30 442 108

ухилянти Driver and 15 men who tried to illegally leave for Moldova were detained in Odesa region - SBGS. VIDEO+PHOTOS On the outskirts of Pidhirne village in Odesa region, 15 men and a 22-year-old driver were detained as they tried to take them to the Ukrainian-Moldovan border. 3 886 14

сбу SSU detains propagandist Novoseltsev and his accomplices who called for armed resistance to mobilisation - media (updated) The Security Service of Ukraine detained propagandist Zhan Novoseltsev and his accomplices who called for armed resistance to mobilisation. 20 658 95

затримано адвокатку Wanted ex-prosecutor and his lawyer mother-in-law, who was involved in "schemes for evaders", were detained in Lviv - SSU. PHOTOS A lawyer and her son-in-law, a former prosecutor who was on the wanted list, were detained in Lviv. 39 433 60

кривий,ріг,нацполіція Suspect who fired from RPG at house in Kryvyi Rih was detained – National Police. PHOTOS Law enforcers in Kryvyi Rih detain suspect who allegedly shot at a house with an RPG (rocket-propelled grenade) 6 203 25 Incidents

гринкевич Prosecutor General Kostin: Hrynkevych’s son detained in Odesa while trying to leave Ukraine. VIDEO&PHOTOS (updated) In Odesa, on 22 January 2023, at 6:50 a.m., law enforcement officers detained the fifth member of a criminal organisation that supplied low-quality clothing to the Armed Forces of Ukraine while trying to leave the country. According to media reports, this is the defendant in the Hrynkevych case, his son Roman. 31 085 144 Incidents

затримання Arms dealers detained in Dnipro and over $5.5m seized from them. PHOTOS In Dnipro, three men were detained for selling firearms, ammunition and explosives. 7 733 29 Incidents

референдум Collaborator who held "referendum" in Kherson was detained and sent to pre-trial detention center. PHOTO Law enforcement officers in Kherson detained a collaborator who helped the Russian occupiers hold a "referendum" last year. 6 211 11 Incidents

сбу,блогер Blogger who justified armed aggression of Russian Federation was detained and charged with suspicion in Kyiv. PHOTO Law enforcement officers detained a Kyiv-based blogger who justified Russia’s armed aggression against Ukraine and disseminated materials calling for resistance to the Ukrainian authorities. 5 559 21 Incidents

атонов SSU detains ex-Antonov director Bychkov and security chief Netiosov for obstructing preparation of Hostomel airfield defense. They were arrested by court for two months. PHOTOS Today, on March 9, Security Service of Ukraine conducted searches and served suspicion notices to Serhiy Bychkov, Advisor to Director General of Antonov (former Director General of Antonov), Netiosov, Deputy Head of Security of Antonov Air Transport Enterprise, and Kharchenko, Director of Antonov Air Transport Enterprise (in absentia). According to investigation, in January-February 2022, they repeatedly refused to allow National Guard to build engineering and fortification structures at Hostomel airport, which led to a decrease in facility’s defense capability and, as a result, to seizure of a strategic facility for Kyiv’s defense. 45 222 275 Previously in trend: War

вагнерівці Members of "Wagner" PMC, whose detention failed in 2020, are fighting at front - investigation. PHOTOS "Ukrainian Pravda" identified members of the "Wagner" PMC who are currently fighting against Ukraine and whose arrest was foiled in 2020. 16 038 66 Previously in trend: War

сбу,агент,затримання Russian agent who secretly photographed defenders of Odesa was detained - SSU. PHOTOS The attacker was scouting locations of deployment and movement of units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the territory of Odesa. 11 019 49 Previously in trend: War

зрадник Russian agent who "directed" kamikaze drone strikes in Odesa region was detained - SSU. PHOTOS The security service exposed a Russian agent in Odesa. He scouted places of deployment and movement of the Defense Forces of Ukraine in the south of the region. 11 344 25 Previously in trend: War

затримання,миколаїв Two agents of Russian Federation were detained in Mykolaiv: they were monitoring HIMARS, positions of AFU and adjusting missile strikes on city. VIDEO&PHOTOS SSU officers detained two more agents of the Russian special services in the Mykolaiv region. 15 245 19 Previously in trend: War

гіркін Terrorist Girkin went to war in Ukraine, but was detained in occupied Crimea, - Russian channels. PHOTOS Russian terrorist, Ihor Girkin (Strelkov), was detained in occupied Crimea. He shaved off his mustache and went to war in Ukraine with forged documents. 41 583 137 Previously in trend: War

сбу Resident of Bakhmut, who was correcting rocket strikes in Donetsk region, was detained - SSU. VIDEO&PHOTOS A man from Bakhmut was an informer for the occupiers and adjusted rocket strikes on the territory of the region. 10 570 44 Previously in trend: War Russian agression

цаплієнко Group of men was detained in forest in Kyiv region: They suspect that it is SRG. PHOTO A group of men was detained in a forest in the Kyiv region. They are suspected of involvement in the SRG and were handed over to the SSU. 47 469 99 Previously in trend: War

овсяннікова Police detained propagandist Ovsyannikova near Moscow. PHOTOS The police of the Moscow region detained the former editor of the Russian Channel Pervyi Marina Ovsyannikova, who is known for appearing on the air of the Vremya program on the Channel Pervyi with an anti-war poster in March. 27 592 116 Previously in trend: War

сбу,орел,контрразведка,аквіла,контррозвідка Former "DNR member" who tried to get job in AFU in Zhytomyr region is detained, - SSU. PHOTO Counterintelligence of the Security Service of Ukraine detained a former DNR militant who wanted to be called up for military service in the combat unit of the assault troops of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 10 888 15 Previously in trend: War

поліція Police detain traitor from Bucha who cooperated with Russia and tortured supporters of Armed Forces. VIDEO&PHOTOS A resident of Kryvyi Rih came to Bucha to visit relatives, patrolled with the Russian military, psychologically pressured Bucha residents, threatened to kill them, intimidated them with weapons, and tortured supporters of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. For such actions, the defendant faces life imprisonment. 50 668 47 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

сбу,медведчук SSU on the detention of Medvedchuk: "Handcuffs are waiting for you. And traitors of Ukraine like you!". PHOTO Pro-Russian traitors and agents of the special services of the Russian Federation must learn that their crimes have no statute of limitations. 60 282 239 Previously in trend: War

рябчук National Guardsman shooting in Yuzhmash detained in Dnipropetrovsk region. PHOTOS Law enforcers have detained a soldier of the National Guard, who shot at the guard on the territory of the Pivdenny Machine-Building Plant in Dnipro and fled with a weapon. 61 304 220 Incidents