Latvia's State Security Service (VDD) has proposed that the prosecutor's office initiate criminal proceedings against a non-citizen for expressing support for ideas aimed against Latvia's territorial integrity, specifically promoting Daugavpils separatism.

DNA evidence has linked the drone incident in Leipzig to shipments of incendiary devices originating from Lithuania. Lithuanian state security services are cooperating with international partners on the investigation, suggesting a coordinated effort to uncover the full scope of the operation.

A former State Security Service (SSS) officer has been remanded by a court for allegedly being a member of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and other related offenses.

The Latvian State Security Service is reportedly examining a violent video generated by artificial intelligence.

The State Security Service (SSS) has arraigned a man accused of raising funds from the public, knowing the proceeds would finance the terrorist activities of ISWAP and Boko Haram following a kidnap incident.

Nigeria's State Security Service (SSS) has vowed to appeal the life sentences handed down to two Ansaru terrorist commanders, considering the punishment too lenient and seeking the death penalty.

Georgia's State Security Service announced the arrest of a wanted Georgian citizen, identified as Beka Tchulukhadze, on charges of purchasing and storing large quantities of firearms, ammunition, and explosives in connection with an alleged plot to carry out 'subversive acts' linked to the October 4 unrest.

Giorgi Bakhuashvili, reportedly a former personal bodyguard of Bidzina Ivanishvili, has been appointed deputy head of Georgia’s State Security Service (SSSG) after a brief stint as Deputy Interior Minister.

Nigeria's State Security Service (SSS) arrested and subsequently released a retired professor who serves as the medical doctor for Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), at his residence in Enugu State.

Nigeria's State Security Service (SSS) secured convictions in terrorism trials, leading to 12 defendants being sentenced to death by hanging and dozens more receiving prison terms up to life imprisonment for terrorism, kidnapping, and other security-related offenses.

A Georgian citizen, who was illegally detained by Russian occupation forces near Bershueti village in Gori Municipality, has been released and is now in Tbilisi-controlled territory, as confirmed by the State Security Service of Georgia (SSSG) on June 25.

An analysis discusses how the State Security Service (SSS) prosecutions, under its current leadership and with judicial adjudication, are strengthening Nigeria's security framework by fostering a culture of justice.

A Georgian citizen, illegally detained by Russian occupation forces near Sachkhere municipality, has been released and is now in Tbilisi-controlled territory, as confirmed by Georgia's State Security Service.

The Nigerian Navy's NNS VICTORY, operating from a security outpost on Dayspring Island, Akpabuyo Local Government Area, has arrested and handed over a suspected militant to the State Security Service (SSS).

Georgia's State Security Service announced the detention of two citizens on espionage charges following separate briefings.

Latvia's State Security Service has requested legal action against four individuals suspected of setting fire to Latvian railway infrastructure objects under Russian instructions.

Authorities in Yobe, Nigeria, have released a man previously detained by the State Security Service (SSS) after he was cleared of wrongdoing, and have provided him with millions in compensation, reflecting a commitment to justice.

A coup suspect has revealed details of a plot to access the Presidential Villa and capture President Tinubu, which involved recruiting soldiers, State Security Service (SSS) officials, and staff from Julius Berger.

Georgia's State Security Service (SSSG) announced the arrest of a Georgian official on May 5, accusing them of spying for a foreign intelligence service. The suspect's name was not initially released.

A declaration confirmed support for Montenegro's accession to the EU and welcomed recent progress, while also emphasizing the importance of ensuring full access to the archives of the former Yugoslav State Security Service.

Nigeria's State Security Service (SSS) is reportedly achieving significant results in its fight against insecurity, with strategic operations leading to intercepted arms shipments and the apprehension of bandit leaders, improving safety in various regions.

Georgia's State Security Service (SSSG) arrested a department head of Kodori Hydropower Plants LLC, a subsidiary of Enguri HPP operating in occupied Abkhazia, on suspicion of misappropriation.

The State Security Service of Georgia (SSSG) has arrested a Georgian citizen on suspicion of espionage for a foreign intelligence service and announced it will seek Interpol red notices for two more Georgians facing similar charges.

The State Security Service of Georgia (SSSG) announced that its chief, Mamuka Mdinaradze, along with deputies and the intelligence service head, conducted a "working visit" to the Czech Republic, holding meetings with heads of relevant services.

A former Nigerian lawmaker, Mr. Gebi, was reportedly arrested by the State Security Service (SSS) for allegedly providing false intelligence to various embassies.

Māris Zviedris, chairman of Latvia's Central Election Commission (CVK), has asked the State Security Service to investigate public accusations of fictitious employment within the commission.

Georgia's State Security Service announced that a minor is facing criminal charges for making a false report claiming the presence of bombs at Tbilisi’s Holy Trinity Cathedral during the funeral service for the late Patriarch Ilia II.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs and the State Security Service arrested 72 individuals in Georgia's Adjara region during a major crackdown on the criminal underworld, known as the 'thieves' world'.

The troops, in collaboration with personnel of the Nigerian Navy, the Nigerian Air Force, the State Security Service, the Nigeria Police, and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, “also…

Bacho Akhalaia, former Defense Minister under the United National Movement government, who is in pretrial detention over his alleged role in the October 4 unrest, has been charged in a new case as the State Security Service of Georgia accuses him of incitement to overthrow the government. The charge stems from a statement Akhalaia made …

Azerbaijan's state security service claims that Iran's Revolutionary Guard smuggled three explosive devices into the country, intending to target Jewish sites and an oil pipeline.

Uzbekistan's State Security Service has successfully thwarted a family's activities involving raising funds for terrorists through cryptocurrency transactions.

Latvia's State Security Service has proposed prosecuting an individual for publicly glorifying and justifying Russian war crimes and inciting national and ethnic hatred on Telegram and other platforms.

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and the Jigawa State Government have formally intervened in a controversy involving a woman named Walida and an operative of the State Security Service (SSS).

A Georgian citizen illegally detained on December 23 near Zadiaantkari village of Kaspi municipality, Shida Kartli region, has been released from custody, the State Security Service of Georgia (SSSG) reported on February 20. The released person is currently in the Tbilisi-controlled territory. Per the latest trend, the agency no longer discloses detainees’ identities or publishes …

Georgia's State Security Service reported the release of a Georgian citizen detained last December near South Ossetia, who is now in central government-controlled territory.

Nigeria's State Security Service (SSS) has released and compensated a man who was wrongly linked to the abduction of schoolchildren in Oyo, after investigators found no evidence connecting him to the attack or membership in a terror group.

Georgia's State Security Service is investigating foreign-controlled 'bot accounts' on X that spread false claims about the mistreatment of Russian tourists, including boasts of urinating and spitting in their food.

The Latvian State Security Service is assessing a video published on the 'X' platform by boxer Kristaps Zuss, which was created using artificial intelligence. The video reportedly shows violent scenes against third-country nationals, including crude and cruel treatment of food delivery workers.

Georgia's State Security Service arrested a former law enforcement employee accused of fraud, allegedly using the names of high-ranking officials to promise defendants' release.

Georgia's State Security Service detained a Georgian fighter returning from Ukraine, alleging he was linked to a 'sabotage' plot involving a weapons cache intended for protests in Tbilisi on October 4, 2025.

Latvia's Central Election Commission (CVK) has decided to correct erroneous information in the questionnaires of four 15th Saeima deputy candidates regarding their alleged cooperation with USSR, Latvian SSR, or foreign state security services.

Four candidates for the 15th Saeima (Latvian Parliament) have declared in their Central Election Commission questionnaires that they cooperated with Soviet or foreign state security services.

Nigeria's State Security Service (SSS) has arraigned five individuals for allegedly concealing the whereabouts of Timipre Sylva, who was declared wanted in connection with an alleged coup plot against President Bola Tinubu's administration.

Azerbaijan has expressed readiness to collaborate with Armenia to locate individuals missing from the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, a statement made by the State Security Service’s deputy chief.

Former APC Deputy National Publicity Secretary Timi Frank has advised Nigeria's State Security Services (SSS) to prioritize combating bandits and terrorists over the arrest and detention of activist Omoyele Sowore.

The State Security Service of Georgia has initiated criminal proceedings against former Georgian Railway CEO Davit Peradze and seven other individuals in connection with an alleged large-scale corruption scheme, with six already detained.

Latvia's State Security Service (VDD) announced that four criminal proceedings related to terrorism threats have been initiated in 2023-2024, indicating a noticeable rise in terrorism risks within Latvia's security space.

Latvia's State Security Service (VDD) conducted its largest anti-terrorism exercises to date, named 'Windau 2026', in the port of Ventspils.

Nigeria's State Security Service (SSS) has arrested five suspects linked to the abduction of 300 schoolchildren in Niger State, recovering weapons and ammunition during intelligence-led operations.

Latvia's State Security Service has proposed prosecuting four individuals for allegedly setting fire to Latvian railway objects in Riga, acting in the interests of a foreign state. Four arson incidents have been identified during the investigation.

An employee of Georgia's State Security Service was found dead in Khashuri with a gunshot wound from their own firearm, prompting prosecutors to probe 'incitement to suicide'.

A video of Nasir El-Rufai's interview discussing phone tapping was played in court, where the State Security Service's (SSS) first witness testified that the SSS was aware of his upcoming appearance on Arise TV.

A court is scheduled to deliver its judgment in the N5 billion defamation suit filed by Nigeria's State Security Service (SSS) against the not-for-profit organization SERAP. SSS sued SERAP in October 2024, alleging false claims about an invasion of its Abuja office.

Georgia's parliament approved Geka Geladze as the new head of the State Security Service of Georgia (SSSG) and created a new state minister post, amidst ongoing political disputes.

A former employee of Georgia's State Security Service (SSSG), currently working in the Interior Ministry, was arrested on accusations of taking classified information from the SSSG.

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai was arraigned by the State Security Service (SSS) on charges related to phone tapping. A court subsequently ordered his remand and postponed his bail hearing.

The State Security Service of Georgia (SSSG) released its 2025 annual report, detailing alleged attempts to overthrow the government by violent means, as well as efforts at destabilization, foreign interference, and propaganda.

Domestic workers and aides of Timipre Sylva, arrested in October last year over alleged coup allegations against their principal, are seeking release from State Security Service (SSS) custody in Abuja.

The State Security Service of Georgia (SSSG) announced the release of a Georgian citizen who had been held in illegal detention, now safely in Tbilisi-controlled territory.

During a session of the Serbian Parliament's Committee for Control of Security Services, opposition and ruling party MPs expressed diametrically opposed views on the work of state security services and the committee itself.

Azerbaijan’s State Security Service claimed that he used footage sent to him by exiled bloggers.

Former Public Defender Ucha Nanuashvili said on March 17 that he has been summoned by Georgia’s State Security Service (SSSG) over his “communication” with an expert of the OSCE Moscow Mechanism, days after the publication of the critical report that noted “marked democratic backsliding” in Georgia. The summons comes as Georgia’s ruling party officials, including …

Two individuals acting for Russian interests set fire to a train and railway infrastructure in Latvia in August, the Latvian state security service announced today.

Georgia's State Security Service announced the arrest of 30 individuals, including officials, on corruption-related charges across 12 criminal cases in a large-scale anti-corruption operation.

The trial against the Slavko Ćuruvija Foundation has begun in Belgrade, following multiple delays, in a defamation lawsuit filed by three former members of the State Security Service (DB).

The dispute over Walida’s age is central to the wider controversy involving her and Mr Onyewuenyi, an operative of the State Security Service (SSS). The post EXCLUSIVE: Walida Is 22 Years Old —…

Nigeria's State Security Service (SSS) has released Walida and her baby, handing them over to Governor Umar Namadi and other top officials of the Jigawa State Government in Abuja.

The State Security Service (VDD) in Latvia has revealed that two municipalities have not yet submitted applications for state secret clearance for their executive directors.

A witness from Nigeria's State Security Service (SSS) testified that phone call analysis provided sufficient technical evidence to pinpoint the location of defendants during the June 2022 Owo church attack.

Former Director-General of the State Security Service (SSS), Lawal Daura, has emerged as the running mate for Seyi Makinde on the APM presidential ticket, just four days after exiting the ADC.

The State Security Service (VDD) in Latvia detained an individual last week, on August 5, on suspicion of providing funding to the Russian armed forces to continue their military actions against Ukraine.

Georgia's State Security Service has initiated a 'sabotage' investigation into an alleged bot campaign. The campaign reportedly spread fake reports portraying Georgia as unfavorable to Russian tourists.

Nigeria's State Security Service (SSS) has re-arraigned two jailed Ansarul leaders and three terrorism convicts, who had previously received life sentences, in connection with the Oyo school abduction case, expressing dissatisfaction with their earlier sentences.

Georgia’s State Security Service has launched a 'sabotage' investigation following two separate incidents of nationwide power outages on July 24 and 25, as authorities have yet to provide an official explanation for the cause.

The State Security Service (SSS) in Nigeria released journalist Ms. Sodiq on Friday, July 10, 2026, following intervention from IPI Nigeria's leadership.

Nigeria's State Security Service (SSS) has confirmed the detention of a journalist who covers the activities of SaharaReporters publisher Omoyele Sowore. The SSS provided reasons for the detention, which Sowore's outlet has reacted to.

Four Latvian citizens have been accused of spying for Russia through the organization "Baltic Anti-fascists," with the State Security Service proposing criminal prosecution for intelligence gathering and transmission in Latvia.

Adeola Ajayi, Director-General of Nigeria's Department of State Security Service, has stated that communities must become the primary line of defense against insecurity and terrorism.

Nigeria's State Security Service (SSS) has released Mr. Idris, a herder wrongfully detained for two years, and provided him with N3 million in compensation after a thorough review of his case.

The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) has honored the Director-General of the State Security Service (SSS), Mr. Ajayi, with the 'Man of the Year' award. The award recognizes Mr. Ajayi's commitment to fostering openness, dialogue, and mutual understanding between security institutions and the media.

The former head of Moldova's state security service, Gorya Florin, testified in court that former President Igor Dodon was repeatedly in danger in 2018-2019, citing a suspicious car accident and the evacuation of his family.

“Since Sunday Igboho claims to know those behind the abduction of students and teachers in Oriire, Oyo State, I think that the State Security Service (SSS) and other security agencies need to invite…

Nigeria's State Security Service (SSS) has clarified the incident involving Okey Ndibe at Lagos airport, stating that he had been on their watch list since 2013 but his case was recently reviewed and downgraded.

Georgia's State Security Service (SSSG) announced the arrest of a Georgian citizen, identified as the founder and head of an NGO, on allegations of spying for the intelligence services of two foreign countries.

Levan Akhobadze, the former deputy chief of Georgia's State Security Service (SSG), has been accused of demanding a $188,000 bribe in 2024 and subsequently detained on bribery charges.

Levan Akhobadze, a former deputy head of Georgia's State Security Service (SSSG), has been arrested on allegations of taking a 'particularly large amount of bribe' in a 2024 case.

An opinion piece discusses the threat model posed by Iran’s Velayat-e Faqih, describing it as an operational, overt, and dangerous sleeper cell that was dismantled by the United Arab Emirates State Security Service.

Roman Kartsivadze, formerly head of the Special Tasks Department at Georgia's Ministry of Internal Affairs, has been appointed to lead the Special Operations Department at the State Security Service (SSSG).

Rosļikovs has been released by the Latvian State Security Service.

RFE/RL's Georgian Service has identified Tamaz Goloev (Goloti), a 27-year-old resident of Akhalgori, as the man arrested by Georgia's State Security Service on spying charges, with pro-government media alleging he spied for Russia.

Mamuka Mdinaradze, outgoing chief of Georgia's State Security Service, stated that wiretapping has increased, leading to a significant rise in information flow to the agency.

Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has announced significant leadership changes, including State Security Service Chief Mamuka Mdinaradze moving to a new "State Minister for Coordination of Law Enforcement Bodies" position.

Latvia's State Security Service (VDD) has requested the prosecution of a long-time pro-Kremlin activist, Gushchin, for violating EU sanctions by providing publications to Russian propaganda resources.

The Latvian State Security Service has reported that Russia is actively recruiting criminals, while China is targeting academics for recruitment.

Three leading local government politicians in Latvia have been denied access to state secrets, while 19 others received permission for a shorter term, according to the State Security Service (VDD).

The Holosiivskyi District Court of Kyiv has extended the pretrial detention of State Security Service (SSS) colonels Oleksandr Derkach and Andrii Huk until May 15, in connection with the Budanov assassination and treason case.

Greek state security services are on heightened alert with emergency measures, as Minister of Citizen Protection Michalis Chrysochoidis warned of 'potential risks' to the country, announcing fines from 'smart cameras' and a new traffic plan.

Latvia's State Security Service (VDD) has recommended that prosecutors initiate criminal proceedings against two individuals for maliciously setting fire to Latvian railway infrastructure objects in the interests of Russia, with video evidence of the arson being used.

Georgia's State Security Service (SSSG) has summoned government-critical experts and figures as part of a probe into the 'motives' and 'contents' of allegations concerning an Iranian recruitment network in the country.

Latvia's State Security Service has proposed prosecuting a man for illegally influencing voters during last year's municipal elections in the Cēsis municipality.

The State Security Service (SSS) has arrested Shafiu Usman in Gombe State, who is suspected of fleeing Kogi after allegedly participating in a church abduction in the state.

Russian historian and North Korea specialist Andrey Lankov, detained in Riga during a lecture, was added to Latvia's undesirable persons list at the request of the State Security Service.

A Georgian citizen, illegally detained by Russian occupation forces near Tsitelubani village on January 20, has been released from custody, as reported by Georgia's State Security Service on February 24.

Nigeria's National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has denied allegations by Nasir El-Rufai regarding the importation of dangerous chemicals. The NSA's office has referred the matter to the State Security Services for investigation.