The SBU exposed the abbot of the UOC-MP church, who supported the occupants in Kyiv region

The Security Service of Ukraine has opened criminal proceedings against Viktor Talko, the rector of the UOC-MP church. They are now checking data on his possible assistance to the enemy in the forced removal to Belarus of almost 100 residents of the Kyiv region during the occupation," the SBU press service reported.

In addition, the circumstances of the operation of the Russian prison on the territory of the church entrusted to him are being investigated. According to the investigation, the cleric offered the occupiers the church's basement to imprison resistance movement members.

It has been documented that from 29 to 31 March 2022 alone, the Rashists detained 3 Ukrainian volunteers who had brought humanitarian aid for local residents there," the report reads.

Linguistic expertise will be carried out to verify the archpriest's public statements on supporting the Russian invaders in the war against Ukraine.

An investigation is ongoing to establish all the circumstances of the crime. Criminal proceedings under Part 4 of Article 111-1 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (collaborative activity) have been initiated. Based on the pre-trial investigation results, the suspect's suspicion and the selection of a preventive measure will be decided.

The traitor faces up to 5 years in prison for his actions.

Earlier, Socportal reported that a commission of the Culture Ministry inspected and sealed three premises of the Lower Lavra in the Pecherska Lavra National Reserve.