A Canadian national of Chinese origin was arrested by Belgian authorities for allegedly spying at NATO's Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe.
A Canadian national of Chinese origin was arrested on Friday after being suspected of spying for a third country and belonging to a criminal organization. The woman served as an intern at NATO's Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) in Mons, Belgium. Belgian prosecutors stated that SHAPE security services identified the suspect and reported her to intelligence officials. Following the discovery, authorities searched her home and workplace on Thursday. While the specific country she represented and the criminal organization she joined remain undisclosed, the investigation is ongoing. A spokesperson for SHAPE confirmed that the arrest did not disrupt the alliance's operational readiness or command and control arrangements. The headquarters continues to fulfill its responsibilities without interruption. Public Safety Canada noted that law enforcement and intelligence agencies maintain strong relationships with international partners to address such threat-related activities. Belgian prosecutors indicated that further details will be released as the investigation continues.