The intelligence services of the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Romania announced the dismantling of a spy network established in Europe by the Belarusian KGB. The relevant statement was disseminated on September 8 by the Security and Information Service (BIS) of the Czech Republic.
Among the participants of this network was a former deputy head of the Moldovan Information and Security Service (SIS), whose name has not been disclosed. According to BIS spokesperson Ladislav Sticha, this official passed classified information to Belarusian intelligence services in exchange for monetary compensation. Specifically, he met twice—in 2024 and 2025—with representatives of the Belarusian KGB in Budapest. The suspect was detained on September 8 on Romanian territory.
According to information from the Romanian publication G4media, the individual in question is Alexander Bălan, who previously held the position of deputy head of the Moldovan SIS.
Additionally, the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the declaration of one Belarusian diplomat (name not disclosed) as persona non grata, suspected of espionage activities under the cover of diplomatic status. He was ordered to leave the country within 72 hours.
Czech authorities also proposed restricting the freedom of movement for accredited diplomats from Russia and Belarus within the Schengen Area.
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs commented on this proposal, stating: "We are closely monitoring the development of the situation. We consider the threat of restrictions against Russian diplomats as an openly confrontational step."