Canadian Teen Spy Saga: Early Release in Sight?
A Canadian teenager sentenced to prison in Poland for aiding Russian intelligence could potentially see an early release. Laken Pavan was charged after traveling to Russian-occupied Ukraine and allegedly working for the FSB. Europe remains vigilant amid ongoing tensions with Russia over espionage activities.
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A potential early release may await a Canadian teenager imprisoned in Poland for espionage. Charged with operating on behalf of Russian intelligence, Laken Pavan's case is unfolding amid heightened European concerns over alleged Russian espionage.
Court documents reveal that Pavan, detained after traveling from Canada to Russia-occupied Ukraine, initially engaged with a group recruiting mercenaries. The group also purportedly organized humanitarian efforts for civilians.
Following a brief detention in Donetsk, Pavan claimed he was coerced by the FSB and later confessed to Polish authorities his intentions to pass military information. His expected release is in January 2026, but discussions of conditional liberty have begun.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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