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Belgium Arrests Canadian NATO Intern Suspected of Spying

7/25/2026

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Belgian authorities arrested a Canadian intern at NATO’s SHAPE on suspicion of spying for a third country.
The woman, who is of Chinese origin, was detained on Friday after SHAPE security services flagged her.
Police searched her home and workplace on Thursday, after which a judge ordered her arrest on Friday.
SHAPE spokesman Col. Martin O’Donnell said NATO’s operational readiness and command arrangements were not adversely affected.

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Belgian authorities arrested a Canadian intern at NATO’s SHAPE on suspicion of spying for a third country.
The woman, who is of Chinese origin, was detained on Friday after SHAPE security services flagged her.
Police searched her home and workplace on Thursday, after which a judge ordered her arrest on Friday.
SHAPE spokesman Col. Martin O’Donnell said NATO’s operational readiness and command arrangements were not adversely affected.