Minister says espionage allegations against Canadian in Belgium are 'quite serious'
Belgian prosecutors say the unnamed intern was flagged by NATO security services and is accused of espionage and involvement in a criminal organization.
- On Saturday, Belgian authorities arrested a Canadian national of Chinese origin working as an intern at NATO's Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe in Mons on charges of espionage and participation in a criminal organization.
- The suspect came to the attention of SHAPE security services, who reported the matter to Belgium's military intelligence agency, according to the Belgian Federal Prosecutor's office.
- Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said Monday the allegations are "quite serious," vowing to "get to the bottom" of the matter while refusing to speculate on the case.
- Officials will investigate whether the suspect performed any work for Canadian agencies to determine if the incident suggests potential intelligence compromises within Canada's defense network.
- Anandasangaree committed to ensuring such security incidents do not occur again, signaling a potential review of vetting protocols for Canadians serving in international defense structures.
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Newmarket TodayCanadian accused of espionage in Belgium to remain in detention: prosecutor's office
OTTAWA — A Canadian facing espionage charges in Belgium will remain in custody for the time being. Following a closed-door hearing Tuesday, the Belgian federal prosecutor's office said the suspect would continue to be held in pretrial detention.
A Canadian woman of Chinese origin charged with espionage while working as an intern at the NATO military headquarters in Belgium will remain in pre-trial detention for another month, a Belgian Federal Attorney's spokesman, quoted by Reuters, said on Tuesday.
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dailyguardian.caMinister vows probe of ‘quite serious’ charges against Canadian NATO intern - National
Officials will look into whether the suspect arrested on espionage charges in Belgium has done any work for agencies in Canada, Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said.
Espionage charges against Canadian intern at NATO are quite serious, public safety minister says
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree is committing to "get to the bottom" of the arrest of a Canadian in Europe on spying charges. The suspect, who was not named in the office's statement, worked as an intern at NATO in Mons, Belgium.
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