Canadian intern of Chinese origin arrested on espionage charges at NATO headquarters in Brussels

Published Jul 27, 02:40 PM UTC

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Belgian authorities arrested a Canadian woman of Chinese origin on espionage charges at NATO's military headquarters in Brussels. The woman was working as an intern at the time of her arrest and is accused of spying for a third country. The incident highlights ongoing security concerns within NATO and raises questions about foreign intelligence operations targeting the alliance. The arrest was reported by Fortune on July 27, 2026, citing the Associated Press.

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Original headline: Canadian intern at NATO’s military headquarters arrested on espionage charges

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