Inga Tuhbatova, accused of espionage for Russia, failed to appear in Riga District Court on April 4, 2024, leading to a ruling for her forced attendance by State Police at future hearings. She is charged with unlawfully gathering and transmitting information about Latvia's daily affairs, defense capabilities, and planned military procurements to Russian intelligence services via intermediaries. Tuhbatova was previously a candidate for Latvia's 14th Saeima with the 'Katram un katrai' party and participated in the notorious group 'Baltijas antifašisti,' active since November 2022 in coordinating operations against Latvian national security. The Security Police (VDD) have detailed that 'Baltijas antifašisti' leaders received intelligence on NATO troop movements, deployments, and capabilities within Latvia, intended for transfer to Russian intelligence. Additionally, several individuals linked to this organization face prosecution; three are currently fugitives. A related espionage case involves taxi driver Sergejs Sidorovs, accused of systematically collecting sensitive information on Latvian and allied military assets, strategic sites, and pro-Ukrainian companies, also for Russian intelligence. Latvian authorities emphasize an anticipated increase in Russian espionage efforts correlated with the reorganization of Russia's Western Military District. The spying charges carry prison terms ranging from one to ten years with potential confiscation of assets and probationary oversight. The next court hearing for Tuhbatova is scheduled for April 18, 2024, with additional dates through June and September.

Inga Tuhbatova, accused of espionage for Russia, failed to appear in Riga District Court on April 4, 2024, leading to a ruling for her forced attendance by State Police at future hearings. She is charged with unlawfully gathering and transmitting information about Latvia's daily affairs, defense capabilities, and planned military procurements to Russian intelligence services via intermediaries. Tuhbatova was previously a candidate for Latvia's 14th Saeima with the 'Katram un katrai' party and participated in the notorious group 'Baltijas antifašisti,' active since November 2022 in coordinating operations against Latvian national security. The Security Police (VDD) have detailed that 'Baltijas antifašisti' leaders received intelligence on NATO troop movements, deployments, and capabilities within Latvia, intended for transfer to Russian intelligence. Additionally, several individuals linked to this organization face prosecution; three are currently fugitives. A related espionage case involves taxi driver Sergejs Sidorovs, accused of systematically collecting sensitive information on Latvian and allied military assets, strategic sites, and pro-Ukrainian companies, also for Russian intelligence. Latvian authorities emphasize an anticipated increase in Russian espionage efforts correlated with the reorganization of Russia's Western Military District. The spying charges carry prison terms ranging from one to ten years with potential confiscation of assets and probationary oversight. The next court hearing for Tuhbatova is scheduled for April 18, 2024, with additional dates through June and September.