April 23, 2024 at 06:34AM
German authorities have issued arrest warrants against three citizens for allegedly spying for China. Suspects include Thomas R., believed to have gathered military technology information, and married couple Herwig F. and Ina F., accused of establishing connections for research projects. These arrests are part of a broader international trend involving similar individuals in the UK and Germany.
From the meeting notes:
– German authorities have issued arrest warrants against three citizens on suspicion of spying for China: Herwig F., Ina F., and Thomas R.
– Thomas R. is believed to have acted as an agent for China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS), gathering information about innovative technologies in Germany.
– The defendants ran a business in Düsseldorf that established connections with the scientific and research community in Germany.
– The defendants were in negotiations on research projects that could be useful for expanding China’s maritime combat power.
– A German-Russian citizen, Alexander J., was also arrested for purported secret service agent activity.
– In the U.K., Christopher Berry, 32, and Christopher Cash, 29, have been charged for passing on sensitive information to China.
The recent arrests and charges reveal heightened concerns about espionage activities and the passing of sensitive information to foreign entities, particularly relating to China.