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Canadian Intern at NATO Military HQ Is Arrested on Suspicion of Spying
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- A Canadian intern of Chinese origin at NATO’s military headquarters in Belgium was arrested on suspicion of spying for an unidentified third country and being part of a criminal organization.
- The intern was initially flagged by security services at SHAPE near Mons, Belgium, leading to a Belgian intelligence investigation and subsequent searches of her home and workplace.
- The Belgian Federal Prosecutor’s Office confirmed the arrest but withheld further details, while SHAPE stated there was no impact on NATO’s operational readiness or command functions.
- Canadian authorities have not yet commented on the arrest, and the investigation remains ongoing with cooperation between NATO and Belgian officials.
