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The Munich Public Prosecutor General's Office has obtained an arrest warrant against a 37-year-old Moldovan national on suspicion of espionage. The suspect is alleged to have flown a drone over the premises of the German-French defense group KNDS (formerly KMW+Nexter) in Munich on Wednesday, producing security-relevant video recordings intended for a foreign entity or prohibited organization. The drone was sighted over the facility where the Leopard 2 main battle tank, Panzerhaubitze 2000 self-propelled howitzer, and reconnaissance vehicles are produced jointly with Rheinmetall. The accused is currently in pre-trial detention in a Bavarian correctional facility. The case highlights ongoing concerns about foreign espionage targeting sensitive German defense infrastructure.
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Suspicion of Espionage in Munich. Source: Felix Hörhager/dpa
A drone was sighted over the premises of a defense company in Munich. The Public Prosecutor General's Office is investigating on suspicion of espionage and has arrested a suspect.
The Munich Public Prosecutor General's Office has obtained an arrest warrant on suspicion of espionage against a 37-year-old Moldovan national. The suspect is alleged to have reconnoitered a German defense company with a drone on Wednesday.
- The individual is accused of producing security-relevant video recordings with the intent to pass them on to a foreign entity or a prohibited organization.
- The accused is currently in pre-trial detention in a Bavarian correctional facility.
According to WELT information, the drone is believed to have been sighted over the premises of the German-French defense group KNDS (formerly KMW+Nexter) in Munich. At that location, the Leopard 2 main battle tank, the Panzerhaubitze 2000 self-propelled howitzer, and reconnaissance vehicles are produced jointly with Rheinmetall.
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Arrest Warrant Issued for Moldovan Man Suspected of Drone Espionage at Munich Defense Company