Germany arrests US citizen on suspicion of spying for China – DW – 11/07/2024
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Federal prosecutors say the US citizen is suspected of offering Chinese intelligence access to information he acquired when working for the US military. His residence was also being searched.

Summary

German authorities have arrested a U.S. citizen, identified as Martin D., in Frankfurt on suspicion of offering classified U.S. military information to Chinese intelligence.

Martin D., who recently worked with the U.S. military in Germany, allegedly contacted Chinese officials in 2024 to offer sensitive information. His apartment was searched, and he faces an arraignment hearing.

This arrest is part of a broader increase in espionage cases in Germany, including recent arrests of individuals accused of passing sensitive information to China and Russia.