Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Canadian intern at NATO arrested for spying
A Canadian woman who was working as an intern at NATO's military headquarters in Belgium was arrested for spying.
She is suspected of spying for another country and being part of a criminal group.
NATO's security services noticed her and reported her to Belgian intelligence.
Her home and workplace were searched, and she was arrested.
NATO says their operations were not affected, and they are continuing their work as usual.
The investigation is still ongoing, and no more details are being shared.
A Canadian woman of Chinese origin was arrested for spying while working as an intern at NATO’s military headquarters in Belgium.
She is suspected of spying for a third country and being part of a criminal organization.
NATO’s security services detected her and reported her to Belgian intelligence.
Her home and workplace were searched, and she was arrested on July 25.
NATO assures that their operations were not affected and continue as usual.
- Who
- A Canadian woman of Chinese origin working as an intern at NATO’s military headquarters in Belgium.
- What
- Arrested on spying charges.
- When
- July 25.
- Where
- Mons, Belgium.
- Why
- Suspected of spying on behalf of a third country and being a member of a criminal organization.
NATO's Security Measures
Suspect's Alleged Activities
Security Measures
NATO's Security Measures
NATO's security services detected the suspect and reported her to Belgian intelligence officials.
Suspect's Alleged Activities
The suspect allegedly spied on behalf of a third country and was a member of a criminal organization.
- Location
- Mons, Belgium
- Organization
- NATO’s Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE)
- Suspect's Nationality
- Canadian
- Suspect's Origin
- Chinese
- Date of Arrest
- July 25
- Investigation Status
- Ongoing