Romanian, Czech and Hungarian authorities have worked together with Eurojust to capture an individual investigated for the crime of treason by way of transmitting state secrets on a continuous basis. The suspect had two meetings in 2024 and 2025 in Budapest, Hungary with intelligence officers from the State Security Committee of Belarus. The meetings endangered Romania’s national security.
Evidence in the case exposed that the individual was involved in the unauthorised disclosure of state secrets to representatives of a foreign power, namely officers of the secret service of Belarus from 2024 onwards. The suspect previously held a leadership position in the Information and Security Service of the Republic of Moldova.
It is alleged that the intent of the meetings held in Budapest was for the suspect to deliver information in exchange for money and receive further instructions.
With Eurojust’s coordination, authorities from Romania, Czechia and Hungary were able to exchange information and evidence and prove the criminal activity of the individual. The Agency also ensured the swift execution of several European Investigation Orders.
In the afternoon of 8 September, the individual was captured in Romania. The success of the operation is due to vital support from prosecutors, police and intelligence services from Romania, Hungary, and Czechia. It demonstrates the importance of transnational cooperation in investigating such malicious activities, as suspects can benefit from freedom of movement throughout the Schengen area.
Investigations into the suspect are continuing.
Eurojust is an agency of the European Union