Arrest of Suspect in Terrorism Case in Odesa
Under the procedural guidance of the prosecutors from the Odesa Specialized Prosecutor's Office in the defense sector, a local resident has been suspected of committing a terrorist act (part 2 of Article 258 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).
According to the investigation, at the beginning of February, a resident of Odesa received a proposal via Telegram to carry out a terrorist act in Odesa using explosives. The organizer determined the location, time, and targets for the explosion. After the crime was committed, the suspect was promised a payment of $3,000.
Following the organizer's instructions, the suspect manufactured an explosive device and arrived at a parking lot where the specified vehicle was located. To document the crime, he set up a smartphone nearby, which recorded everything on video, and then left the scene. The same day, the car was detonated remotely. As a result of the explosion, a passerby sustained injuries, and several parked cars and the building facade were damaged.
That evening, the suspect was apprehended by law enforcement under Article 208 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine. A motion is being prepared for his preventive measure.
The pre-trial investigation is being conducted by the investigative department of the Security Service of Ukraine in the Odesa region, with operational support from the regional SBU and other units.
Note: According to Article 62 of the Constitution of Ukraine, a person is presumed innocent until proven guilty by a legal court decision.
