An official of the Ukrainian Supreme Court docket was declared suspected of supporting the invasion of Russia, the Safety Service of Ukraine (SBU) mentioned on February 5.
The person was unnamed, however described by the SBU as “the top of one of many structural divisions of the Supreme Court docket of Ukraine.”
The SBU mentioned the proof included recorded conversations during which the person mentioned Ukraine ought to hand over the Odessa and Kherson areas to Russia.
He additionally mentioned he supported Wagner's mercenaries and hoped for a brand new Russian try to occupy Ukrainian territories, together with Lviv, in response to the SBU.
Legislation enforcement searched the suspect's residence and located proof of his assist for the Russian invasion of Ukraine on cell phones and computer systems. The search additionally revealed almost 300 small arms cartridges, “pro-Kremlin literature,” and gear for “unlawful surveillance.”
The person was knowledgeable that he’s suspected of the crime of justifying, recognizing as official, or denying the Russian armed aggression in opposition to Ukraine, or glorifying its contributors, made by an official.
The SBU mentioned the investigation is ongoing and the suspect may withstand eight years in jail. The SBU didn’t say that the person is already in preventive detention.
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