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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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Detention of Ukrainians in Poland Two Ukrainians working for foreign intelligence services detained in Poland The Military Counterintelligence Service and the Internal Security Agency detained two Ukrainians who were carrying out tasks for foreign intelligence. The detainees are a 32-year-old woman and a 34-year-old man. 2 376 11

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. 3 939 11 Previously in trend: Reprisals in Russian-occupied Crimea

мигранты нелегалы Six illegal migrants from Iraq, Syria, and India apprehended at Ukrainian-Hungarian border. PHOTO Ukrainian border guards apprehended six illegal immigrants (headed to Hungary) in the Zakarpattia region. 4 887 11 Society

взятка SBU detains head of MoD office in Kherson at bribetaking. PHOTO Ukraine's Security Service together with prosecutor's office detained a head of a Ministry of Defense agency in Kherson upon receiving a bribe at a city enterprise. 12 653 11 Previously in trend: Grafters

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. 10 492 11 Previously in trend: Kurchenko’s shadow empire

Kyiv court sanctions detention of MP Kozak Kyiv court sanctions detention of MP Kozak Kyiv's Pechersky District Court has sanctioned the detention of Ukrainian MP Taras Kozak, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has reported. 1 965 10 Previously in trend: Medvedchuk case

бекиров Public activist Remzi Bekirov detained in Crimea, - lawyer Semedliaiev. PHOTO Occupiers in Crimea have detained civil activist Remzi Bekirov following his social media post. 7 145 10 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Poland detains officer suspected of espionage in favor of Russia, - Polish media Polish Counterintelligence Service has detained a Polish officer suspected of espionage in favor of the Russian Federation. 8 500 10 World

Затримано проросійського блогера Pro-Russian blogger who called for change of government and denied occupation of Crimea is detained - prosecutor’s office A citizen of Ukraine who supports the aggressor state, called for a violent change of state power and denied the temporary occupation of part of the territory of Ukraine was detained in Kyiv. 4 312 10

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

NABU NABU employee detained by SSU near Sumy has already been released An employee of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau, who was detained the previous evening by SSU officers at a checkpoint near the entrance to Sumy, has been released. 6 046 19 Previously in trend: Arrest of a NABU employee

курбединов Police in Russian-occupied Crimea detain well-known lawyer Russian occupying authorities in Crimea arrested lawyer Emil Kurbedinov on charges of alleged demonstration of Nazi symbols. 3 685 9 Previously in trend: Reprisals in Russian-occupied Crimea

расследование,наручники,дело On October 14, Slovakia detained soldier of Armed Forces of Ukraine, citizen of Russian Federation Zubrilin, at request of Russia, - Butusov On October 14, law enforcement agencies of Slovakia detained a serviceman of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Albert Zubrilin, a citizen of the Russian Federation, on a wanted list of the Russian Federation. 9 574 9 Previously in trend: War

ТЦК SSU detains in Kyiv assistant head of Podilskyi TCR who offered bribe to defer mobilization Employees of the SSU Military CI Department detained the assistant head of the Podilskyi District Territorial Center for Recruitment and Social Support in Kyiv, who offered assistance with an illegal deferral from mobilization for a monetary reward. 2 605 9

Moscow Сourt Will Consider Petition of Ukrainian Film Director Oleh Sentsov On September 29 Moscow's Lefortovo court will consider the investigator’s petition to extend detention of Ukrainian film director Oleh Sentsov. 1 683 8 Ukrainian Politics

манчестер British police arrested two more suspects of Manchester attack British police said they arrested two more people during raids Saturday over the Manchester concert bombing, as Prime Minister Theresa May announced a reduction in the country's threat level and of its anti-terror operation. 4 187 8 World

норвегія Two Russians who photographed military objects were detained in Norway In the Norwegian district of Nordland, two Russians who were engaged in filming military objects were detained. 5 110 8 World

Naftohaz confirms its First Deputy Chairman Pereloma’s detention: case not connected to his work in company Naftohaz Ukrainy NJSC has confirmed information about today’s detention of Deputy Chairman of the Board Serhii Pereloma. 7 940 8 Incidents

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

Smugglers detained in Germany: what is known Smugglers supplying drones to militants of "DPR" and "LPR" detained in Germany In Brandenburg, Germany, two people were detained on suspicion of illegally supplying drones to the temporarily occupied territory of eastern Ukraine—to militants of the "DPR" and "LPR." 2 195 8

French authorities arrest tanker captain linked to Russian "shadow fleet" France has taken into custody captain of tanker belonging to Russia’s "shadow fleet" that was detained day before The Marseille prosecutor's office has taken into custody the captain of the Russian tanker Grinch, part of the "shadow fleet," which France detained on Thursday, January 22. 2 485 7 Previously in trend: Russia’s shadow fleet

Persecution of Tatars in Russian-occupied Crimea: invaders detain two activists, another one cannot be reached. PHOTOS Persecution of Tatars in Russian-occupied Crimea: invaders detain two activists, another one cannot be reached. PHOTOS The occupying authorities of Crimea raided the house of Crimean Tatar Osman Belialov in Bakhchisarai. 1 166 7 Previously in trend: Reprisals in Russian-occupied Crimea

окупанти,арешт Two people are detained in occupied Mariupol for pro-Ukrainian comments in social media. VIDEO Occupiers detained two people in the temporarily occupied Mariupol for videos and comments in support of Ukraine and Azov. 4 765 7 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Militants’ accomplice apprehended in Sloviansk Law enforcers apprehended a local resident suspected of collaboration with militants near the town of Sloviansk in the Donetsk region. 8 488 7 Incidents

“It remains unknown whether Ukrainian journalist Sushchenko was arrested with warrant,” - lawyer Feygin According to lawyer Mark Feygin, Ukrainian journalist Roman Sushchenko, taken hostage by the Kremlin, is now held in a detention facility designated for persons with imposed pretrial restrictions. 1 910 7 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

в крыму окупанты Lawyer Emil Kurbedinov detained in occupied Crimea. VIDEO (updated) The office of lawyers Emil Kurbedinov and Edem Semedliaev is being raided. Traffic police detained Kurbedinov and took him to a local Directorate of the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB). 11 484 7 Previously in trend: Reprisals in Russian-occupied Crimea

Kyiv developer Voitsekhovskyi bailed out, - media Developer Anatolii Voitsekhovskyi, suspected of tax evasion, was posted bail for today, July 27. 8 558 7 Incidents

Latvia Estonian and Ukrainian detained in Latvia on suspicion of spying for Russia An Estonian and a Ukrainian, whose name has not been disclosed, were detained in Latvia on suspicion of spying for Russia. 1 262 7 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia

Denisova: Six Crimean Tatars detained after searches Denisova: Six Crimean Tatars detained after searches This morning, February 17, mass raids on homes of Crimean Solidarity activists took place in the occupied Crimea. Six people were detained. 723 6 Previously in trend: Reprisals in Russian-occupied Crimea

фсб FSS announced detention of "agents of special services of Ukraine" in Sevastopol The FSS of Russia announced the detention of two residents of Sevastopol, allegedly recruited by the special services of Ukraine as "gunners at military facilities." 3 952 6 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

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

Crimea’s occupying authorities raid Crimean Tatars’ home, detain couple. VIDEO&PHOTOS Crimea’s occupying authorities raid Crimean Tatars’ home, detain couple. VIDEO&PHOTOS Early on Nov. 8, Russian invaders searched the house of Crimean Tatar Khalil Abliamitov, a resident of Azovske village, Dzhankoi municipality of the occupied Crimea. 2 643 6 Previously in trend: Reprisals in Russian-occupied Crimea

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

Ukrainian detained by FSB in Novorossiysk FSB detains Ukrainian citizen in Novorossiysk, allegedly preparing terrorist attack - Russian media. VIDEO The Russian FSB detained a Ukrainian citizen in Novorossiysk. He was allegedly preparing a terrorist attack. 5 063 6

мигранты закарпатье нелегалы 18 illegal migrants and Ukrainian guide apprehended in Zakarpattia region. PHOTOS Chop border guards and SBU officers apprehended 18 illegal migrants and a citizen of Ukraine (suspected of organization of this crime) in the Zakarpattia region. 14 339 5 Society

Another Ukrainian detained in Belarus Another Ukrainian detained in Belarus Another Ukrainian citizen was detained in Belarus and he is currently in a pretrial detention center in Brest, the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine reported on Thursday. 1 499 5 Previously in trend: Elections in Belarus

Germany expects Russia to substantiate indictment against Ukraine's Sushchenko, - Federal Foreign Office Germany is keeping a close eye on the case of Moscow-detained Ukrinform journalist Roman Sushchenko and expects Russia's authorities to provide convincing reasons for charges if any. 1 972 5 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

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. 4 270 5 Incidents

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. 5 097 4 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. 3 936 4 Previously in trend: Reprisals in Russian-occupied Crimea

Crimean Tatar journalist Zair Kadyrov apprehended in Russian-occupied Crimea Crimean journalist Zair Kadyrov, attendee of the hearing of the case regarding “mass riots of Feb. 26”, was detained by the Center for Counteraction of Extremism outside the building of the Supreme Court of Crimea in the Russian-occupied Crimea. 2 660 4 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

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

Ukraine criticizes international military competition in Crimea organized by Russia Ukraine criticizes international military competition in Crimea organized by Russia The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine considers the organization of the illegal Glubina international competition by the Defense Ministry of Russia on the temporarily occupied Crimean peninsula which started on August 27, 2020 under the Army-2020 International Army Games, evidence of Russia’s disregard for norms and principles of international law. 520 3 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas Reprisals in Russian-occupied Crimea

Searches in Crimea: Eight people detained on terrorism charges Russian security officers detained eight people on terrorism charges after the searches in Alushta, Bilohirsk and Simferopol districts in Crimea. 831 2 Previously in trend: Reprisals in Russian-occupied Crimea

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

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. 2 755 2 Previously in trend: Reprisals in Russian-occupied Crimea

Ukrainians have been detained in India Detention in India: Foreign Ministry demands consular access to Ukrainian citizens The Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of India has once again appealed to the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, demanding access to the detained Ukrainian citizens. 4 997 9 Previously in trend: Illegal arms trafficking

боевик SBU detained recruiter and two informants of 'DPR' terrorists. VIDEO Over the past 24 hours Ukrainian counter-intelligence detained three local residents, who performed criminal orders of 'DPR militants, in the ATO area. 133 0 Ukrainian Politics