By KYIV. Jan 4 (Interfax-Ukraine) – The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has opened a criminal case against a former presenter at the television channels owned by former Member of Parliament Viktor Medvedchuk, who is suspected of high treason.
"Investigators of the Security Service of Ukraine have launched a pre-trial investigation against a pro-Russian journalist, who worked for the television channels owned by Viktor Medvedchuk, who is suspected of high treason," the SBU said on the Telegram channel on Wednesday.
According to the statement, the criminal case was opened under Part 2 of Article 436-2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (justifying, recognizing lawful, denial of armed aggression of Russia against Ukraine, glorification of its participants).
"According to the materials of the investigation, the pro-Russian stories made by this journalist manipulate consciousness of the audience in favor of Russia. Inter alia, it is about an alleged documentary created by her about Mariupol, destroyed by the Russian forces, in which, in the opinion of investigators, enemy propaganda narratives are used," the SBU said.
Necessary investigative and operational activities and respective expertise are being carried out.
The message does not mention the name of the presenter. However, the photo attached to it indicates that the case concerns Diana Panchenko.
