Three German Citizens Arrested for Espionage for China

Published: 22 April 2024 at 09:20

Politics

Three German citizens were arrested in Germany for espionage for China, accused of spying and transferring information on technology with potential military uses since before June 2022. The suspects violated German export laws, with one serving as an agent for an employee of China's Ministry of State Security. The trio used a company in Duesseldorf to contact German researchers and procure innovative technologies. They were in negotiations for further research projects to enhance the Chinese navy's combat strength and illegally exported a special laser to China, classified as a dual-use instrument under EU rules.

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