Undercover Calls Expose Belarusian Police Threats to Journalist

A Belarusian journalist, Andrey Pauk, recently conducted a series of phone calls to Belarusian police officers, the results of which are documented in a viral TikTok video. During these calls, Pauk used provocative statements, leading to angry and threatening responses from the officers. One officer, whose voice is clearly audible, is heard saying, "Ay, you're such scum, Natalya Viktorovna! I don't know what will happen to you when we find you." The video also shows images of a Belarusian passport, emphasizing the legal status of the passport holder under Belarusian law. The video concludes by showing the code of conduct for police officers, highlighting the expected standards of behavior and the contrast between the expected conduct and the officers' actual responses. This incident underscores the challenges faced by journalists operating in Belarus's complex political environment.