Russian Citizen Arrested in Lithuania and Poland for Suspected Foreign Intelligence Activities
A 55-year-old Russian citizen was arrested in Lithuania by Lithuanian police on October 30, 2026, for suspected foreign intelligence activities. The Lithuanian court ordered his detention for three months. Separately, a 55-year-old Russian citizen was detained in Poland by the Polish Lower Silesian Police for filming railway infrastructure and other objects, also suspected of foreign intelligence activities.
Where Sources Diverge
Lithuanian police reported the arrest of a Russian citizen for suspected foreign intelligence activities, while Polish police reported a similar arrest in Swidnik.
Arrest in Lithuania for suspected foreign intelligence activities.
Arrest in Poland for suspected foreign intelligence activities.
The Lithuanian court ordered the detention of the Russian citizen for three months, while the Polish police did not specify the duration of the detention.
Detention ordered for three months.
Detention reported without specifying duration.
The Lithuanian police did not provide further details on the alleged activities of the Russian citizen, while the Polish police reported that the citizen was filming infrastructure objects.
No further details provided on alleged activities.
Citizen was filming infrastructure objects.
The Lithuanian police and Polish Lower Silesian Police are both investigating the Russian citizens for potential violations of national security laws, but the specific laws are not mentioned in the reports.
Investigation into potential violations of national security laws.
Investigation into potential violations of national security laws.
Sources
In the Polish town of Swidnik, a 55-year-old Russian citizen was detained, suspected of engaging in activities benefiting foreign intelligence, after he was spotted filming passing trains and infrastructure objects, the Lower Silesian Police reported.
Lithuanian police announced on Friday that they had arrested a 55-year-old Russian citizen suspected of acting in the interest of foreign intelligence. The court ordered his detention for three months.