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Three Arrested in Chinese Spy Probe Across UK

3/4/2026

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Spy Arrests Unfold

Three men aged 39, 43, and 68 were arrested in London and Wales as part of a Chinese spy investigation, with searches at properties in London, East Kilbride, and Cardiff.
Labour MP Joani Reid says she has no reason to suspect her husband.
Commander Helen Flanagan says the arrests are part of a proactive investigation and there is no imminent threat.
Police Scotland also conducted a search in East Kilbride.

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China Spy Arrests

British counter-terrorism police arrested three men in London and Wales on suspicion of spying for China.
The arrests include the partner of a sitting Labour MP.
The arrests were confirmed under the National Security Act as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged foreign interference in UK democracy.
Security minister Dan Jarvis acknowledged the connection to China.
Shadow Cabinet Office minister Alex Burghart criticized the government's handling of such threats.

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Spy Arrests Unfold

Three men aged 39, 43, and 68 were arrested in London and Wales as part of a Chinese spy investigation, with searches at properties in London, East Kilbride, and Cardiff.
Labour MP Joani Reid says she has no reason to suspect her husband.
Commander Helen Flanagan says the arrests are part of a proactive investigation and there is no imminent threat.
Police Scotland also conducted a search in East Kilbride.

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