WorldPublished: 30 October 2026 at 19:11

Russian citizen detained in Poland on suspicion of espionage

A Russian citizen has been detained in Poland on suspicion of spying. According to Polish radio station RMF24, he photographed trains and railway infrastructure.

A Russian national has been detained in Poland on suspicion of espionage, the Polish radio station RMF24 reported on Friday.

According to the broadcaster, the man photographed trains and railway infrastructure. These activities are what gave rise to the suspicion that he was spying.

The report does not name the detainee, say where exactly he was held or at what time, or identify which officials or institutions carried out the detention. It also does not say whether any formal charges have been brought against him. These details have not yet been publicly confirmed.

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