Germany: Former AfD aide arrested on suspicion of espionage DW 04/29/2025
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Germany's federal prosecutors have filed espionage charges against Jian G., a former aide to AfD politician Maximilian Krah, and a Chinese national. Both are accused of collaborating with Chinese intelligence agencies to spy on sensitive European Parliament operations. Jian G. allegedly accessed over 500 classified documents, while a Chinese national linked to a logistics firm reportedly passed information on airport operations. This incident highlights growing concerns over foreign espionage in German political and military spheres amid rising geopolitical tensions.
"Jian G. is accused of passing on classified information concerning negotiations and decisions within the European Parliament, illegally accessing over 500 sensitive documents."
"The woman arrested in Leipzig is suspected of providing intelligence related to logistics, specifically regarding flights and passengers at the airport, to Krah's former aide."
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