SBU Investigates 81 for Espionage, Terrorism, and Corruption in Ukraine

• •81 individuals, including 20 SBU officials, are under suspicion for illegal activities.
• •Recent arrests include two deputy heads of SBU directorates for extortion and two Russian agents for a bombing.
• •A scheme for mass-producing fake IDs of law enforcement was uncovered, involving 19 people.

The State Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has announced suspicions against 81 individuals, including 20 SBU officials, for involvement in espionage, terrorism, and corruption. The detained individuals include Russian agents and 'moles' within the SBU. Notably, two deputy heads of regional SBU directorates were arrested for extorting funds from a monopoly in the amber business. Additionally, two Russian agents were apprehended in February after a bombing attempt near an SBU facility. A scheme for producing fake IDs of Ukrainian law enforcement was also dismantled, involving a former serviceman and 18 accomplices. All suspects face up to 15 years in prison. The SBU emphasizes its commitment to rooting out corruption and foreign agents within its ranks.