Canadian intern arrested in Belgium on suspicion of spying for a foreign power at NATO headquarters
According to reports, a Canadian citizen of Chinese origin, identified as Zhang, was arrested in Belgium on suspicion of spying for a foreign power. Zhang worked as an intern in the IT department at NATO headquarters. She allegedly exhibited suspicious behavior, including entering unauthorized areas, showing unusual curiosity about colleagues, and accessing classified data files outside her professional responsibility. NATO's internal security services passed intelligence to Belgian military intelligence, which launched a covert investigation. A raid in July on her home and workstation at NATO headquarters led to her immediate arrest.
What we know
A Canadian citizen of Chinese origin was arrested in Belgium on suspicion of espionage.
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The suspect worked as an intern in the IT department at NATO headquarters.
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A raid was conducted in July on her home and workstation.
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NATO security services passed information to Belgian military intelligence.
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She allegedly accessed classified files and entered unauthorized areas.
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The arrest occurred in Belgium.
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A Canadian citizen of Chinese origin working as an IT intern at NATO headquarters was arrested in Belgium on suspicion of espionage for a foreign state, after allegedly accessing classified files and entering unauthorized areas.
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