politics
March 4, 2026
Russian agents raid Ukraine-linked terrorist and fraud networks (VIDEO)
Russia has busted more than 100 communication channels and arrested over 200 people on suspicion of Ukraine-backed terrorism and fraud
TL;DR
- FSB shut down over 100 illegal communication channels used by Ukrainian intelligence.
- Channels allegedly used for sabotage, terrorist activities, fake threats, and remote fraud.
- Over 200 Russian and foreign citizens detained for involvement in illegal SIM-box operations.
- Over 220 SIM-boxes and 54,000 SIM cards seized.
- Detained individuals allegedly handled top-ups, distributed numbers, and registered online accounts for foreign remuneration.
- Charges of fraud and terrorism brought against 30 individuals.
- Ukraine's intelligence agencies reportedly used Telegram and WhatsApp to recruit operatives since the Ukraine conflict escalated four years ago.
- Kiev-backed criminals allegedly used fraud and psychological pressure to force victims into sabotage.
- Russian authorities have banned WhatsApp and are investigating Telegram and its founder, Pavel Durov.
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