Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Canadian NATO Intern Arrested for Spying
A Canadian woman of Chinese origin who was working as an intern at a NATO site in Belgium was arrested on July 25.
The Belgian prosecutor said she is suspected of spying for another country and being part of a criminal group.
The prosecutor did not share her name or more details.
The woman worked at the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) in Mons.
The case is still developing, and the defense has not yet responded to the charges.
A Canadian woman of Chinese origin was arrested in Belgium on July 25.
She was an intern at NATO's Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) in Mons.
The Belgian prosecutor suspects her of spying for a third country.
She is also accused of being a member of a criminal organization.
Further details, including her name, have not been disclosed.
- Who
- A Canadian woman of Chinese origin who was an intern at NATO's Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) in Mons.
- What
- Arrested on spying charges.
- When
- July 25.
- Where
- Belgium.
- Why
- Suspected of spying on behalf of a third country and being a member of a criminal organization.
Prosecution
Defense
Nature of the Charges
Prosecution
The prosecution alleges that the Canadian woman is suspected of spying on behalf of a third country and being a member of a criminal organization.
Defense
The defense has not yet provided a statement, but will likely contest these allegations.
- Date of Arrest
- July 25
- Location of Arrest
- Belgium
- Organization Involved
- NATO
- Nationality of the Arrested
- Canadian
- Origin of the Arrested
- Chinese
- Workplace
- Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) in Mons
- Investigating Body
- Federal Judicial Police in Charleroi
