Archive · 1 Jul 2025
Canadian Teenager Jailed in Poland Could Be Released Early
A Canadian teenager named Laken Pavan, was caught spying in Poland for Russia and was sentenced to jail.
He went to a part of Ukraine that Russia controls and was told to work for the FSB, which is like the Russian version of the FBI.
He later confessed to Polish police about his plan to give secrets about Poland's military to Russia.
Now, a court has said he might be let out of jail sooner than expected.
Canadian teen Laken Pavan, sentenced in Poland for spying, may be released early.
Pavan was sentenced to 20 months in December 2024 and due for release January 2026.
He pleaded guilty to helping Russian intelligence.
Pavan traveled to Donetsk, Ukraine, and was allegedly recruited by the FSB.
He confessed to planning to pass information about Poland's military.
- Who
- Laken Pavan, a Canadian teenager; Russian FSB; Polish court.
- What
- A Canadian teen, sentenced for spying for Russia, may be released early.
- When
- Sentenced in December 2024; potential early release announced recently.
- Where
- Poland and Ukraine (Donetsk region).
- Why
- Details of the reason for early release not provided in the statement.
- Defendant
- Laken Pavan
- Nationality
- Canadian
- Sentence
- 20 months
- Original Release Date
- January 2026
- Charge
- Spionage for Russia
- Location of Recruitment
- Donetsk, Ukraine