Signal
Submitted
Oct 7, 2026, 15:27 UTC
Polina Kamļova from Rēzekne sentenced to six years imprisonment for transferring approx. 43 euros to fund Russian military drone jammers. Case investigated by Latvian VDD; evidence includes WhatsApp chats with Russian military contacts; time served credited; probation and appeal possible.
On 7 October 2026, the Riga City Court sentenced pro-Kremlin activist Polina Kamļova from Rēzekne to six years imprisonment for supporting Russian military personnel. Kamļova was accused of transferring about 43 euros to fund the purchase of drone jamming equipment to be delivered to Russian military forces. Along with imprisonment, Kamļova will serve three years probation after release. Time spent in custody and detention was credited, resulting in an effective remaining sentence of five years, one month, and 25 days. The court maintained her pretrial detention until the sentence becomes effective. Kamļova may appeal the verdict to Riga Regional Court. Evidence included WhatsApp conversations in December 2024 with a contact person from Russia linked to the Russian military-patriotic special training center 'Kaskad.' Kamļova agreed to help Russian army raise funds for electronic warfare equipment, specifically a FPV-4 drone jammer. She instructed an acquaintance in Belarus to transfer the funds on her behalf, hiding the true purpose. The payment sent was 157 Belarusian rubles (approx. 42 euros) from the private bank account of the Belarusian acquaintance. The case was investigated by the State Security Service (VDD), which arrested Kamļova on 2 December 2025 and conducted investigative actions in Rēzekne and Preiļi municipality. Latvian criminal law stipulates penalties up to ten years for funding armed conflict. This case highlights pro-Kremlin hybrid influence activities within Latvia supporting Russian military efforts against Ukraine.
Confidence: High
Aggressor true: the article describes a pro-Kremlin activist covertly transferring funds to support Russian military electronic warfare equipment for use in the war against Ukraine. signal_type HYBRID_SIGNAL: the piece primarily reports the hostile support activity and resulting prosecution, rather than a defense preparation programme or capability measure.
Source URL
https://lsm.lv/raksts/zinas/latvija/07.10.2026-sesi-gadi-cietuma-par-43-eiro-rezeknietei-piespriez-sodu-par-krievijas-militaristu-atbalstisanu.a666564
Source reliability
B
Info credibility
2
Event time
Oct 7, 2026, 14:41 UTC
Event time confidence
unknown
Location
Riga City Court; Rēzekne; Preiļi municipality
Primary actor
Polina Kamļova
Country
Latvia
Tags
Polina Kamļova, Rēzekne, Russian military support, drone jammer, VDD investigation, pro-Kremlin activist, hybrid warfare, funding armed conflict, FPV-4 dronu slāpētājs, Belarus intermediary, criminal prosecution, Latvia
Signal
Submitted
Oct 7, 2026, 15:27 UTC
Polina Kamļova from Rēzekne sentenced to six years imprisonment for transferring approx. 43 euros to fund Russian military drone jammers. Case investigated by Latvian VDD; evidence includes WhatsApp chats with Russian military contacts; time served credited; probation and appeal possible.
On 7 October 2026, the Riga City Court sentenced pro-Kremlin activist Polina Kamļova from Rēzekne to six years imprisonment for supporting Russian military personnel. Kamļova was accused of transferring about 43 euros to fund the purchase of drone jamming equipment to be delivered to Russian military forces. Along with imprisonment, Kamļova will serve three years probation after release. Time spent in custody and detention was credited, resulting in an effective remaining sentence of five years, one month, and 25 days. The court maintained her pretrial detention until the sentence becomes effective. Kamļova may appeal the verdict to Riga Regional Court. Evidence included WhatsApp conversations in December 2024 with a contact person from Russia linked to the Russian military-patriotic special training center 'Kaskad.' Kamļova agreed to help Russian army raise funds for electronic warfare equipment, specifically a FPV-4 drone jammer. She instructed an acquaintance in Belarus to transfer the funds on her behalf, hiding the true purpose. The payment sent was 157 Belarusian rubles (approx. 42 euros) from the private bank account of the Belarusian acquaintance. The case was investigated by the State Security Service (VDD), which arrested Kamļova on 2 December 2025 and conducted investigative actions in Rēzekne and Preiļi municipality. Latvian criminal law stipulates penalties up to ten years for funding armed conflict. This case highlights pro-Kremlin hybrid influence activities within Latvia supporting Russian military efforts against Ukraine.
Confidence: High
Aggressor true: the article describes a pro-Kremlin activist covertly transferring funds to support Russian military electronic warfare equipment for use in the war against Ukraine. signal_type HYBRID_SIGNAL: the piece primarily reports the hostile support activity and resulting prosecution, rather than a defense preparation programme or capability measure.
Source URL
https://lsm.lv/raksts/zinas/latvija/07.10.2026-sesi-gadi-cietuma-par-43-eiro-rezeknietei-piespriez-sodu-par-krievijas-militaristu-atbalstisanu.a666564
Source reliability
B
Info credibility
2
Event time
Oct 7, 2026, 14:41 UTC
Event time confidence
unknown
Location
Riga City Court; Rēzekne; Preiļi municipality
Primary actor
Polina Kamļova
Country
Latvia
Tags
Polina Kamļova, Rēzekne, Russian military support, drone jammer, VDD investigation, pro-Kremlin activist, hybrid warfare, funding armed conflict, FPV-4 dronu slāpētājs, Belarus intermediary, criminal prosecution, Latvia