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Canadian intern arrested at NATO headquarters on espionage charges
NATOSHAPEBelgiumCanadaChinaMonsFederal Prosecutor's OfficeCriminal organization
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A Canadian citizen of Chinese origin working as an intern at NATO's SHAPE headquarters in Belgium has been arrested on suspicion of espionage for a third country. The Federal Prosecutor's Office of Belgium announced the arrest on July 25, 2026, following alerts from NATO security services.
The Arrest
The suspect was detained on Friday after raids on her home and workplace on Thursday. She is accused of "espionage in favor of a third country" and "membership in a criminal organization" Source: Milenio. According to local media, she gathered "especially sensitive information" despite lacking clearance Source: Infobae.
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NATO has not commented publicly. China has previously rejected similar accusations of espionage. The arrest occurs amid heightened tensions over NATO's security posture and criticism from US President Donald Trump Source: Milenio.
What's Next
The case has been assigned to an investigating judge in Mons. Further details are expected as the investigation progresses.
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3 quotesMilenio↗
“Se sospecha que espiaba en nombre de un tercer país y que es miembro de una organización criminal”
El Mundo↗
“Se sospecha que cometió actos de espionaje en beneficio de un tercer país y que participó en una organización criminal”
Infobae↗
“La mujer recabó 'información especialmente sensible' durante sus prácticas, a pesar de que no tenía permiso para hacerlo y levantó sospechas de los equipos de seguridad por su 'comportamiento sospechoso'”