The SBU cyber ​​specialists exposed and stopped the illegal activities of an Internet provider who was working in favour of the so-called LNR.

The operatives established that the entrepreneur owns Internet companies located in Cherkasy region and in the temporarily occupied territory. Using special software, he organized the routing of traffic through the closed channels to “LNR”. For the opportunity to do business, the perpetrator provided free Internet to “LNR” administrations, institutions, organizations, IAF and Prosecutor's Office. The separatists got the opportunity not only to freely use the quality Internet, but also to commit cybercrimes under the guise of Ukrainian users.

According to Art. 208 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine, law enforcement officers detained the Internet provider after his returning from the temporarily occupied territory to Kharkiv city. 

During the searches at company's premises in Smila city, the SBU found special equipment, electronic media, and documents confirming the illegal activities.

Currently, the SBU has served the offender a notice of suspicion of act of terrorism. Custody for up to 2 months without the right to bail was chosen as a type of detention.

The operation was conducted by the SBU Office in Cherkasy region jointly with the SBU Cyber ​​Security Department and the SBU Office in Kharkiv region, under the procedural supervision of Prosecutor's Office of Cherkasy region.