German authorities have detained a Chinese national, identified as Yaqi X., on allegations of espionage. Yaqi X., employed by a logistics company at Leipzig/Halle Airport, is accused of transmitting sensitive information about the airport’s operations to Jian Guo, a suspected spy.
The intelligence, reportedly shared between August 2023 and February 2024, involved details on flights and military freight movements. Jian Guo, a former aide to European Parliament member Maximilian Krah, was arrested in April on related espionage charges.
The arrest marks a significant development in Germany’s ongoing efforts to counter foreign intelligence activities within the country.
Key Points
- Chinese National Arrested: Yaqi X. was detained by German authorities for alleged espionage activities.
- Workplace Involvement: Yaqi X. worked for a logistics firm at Leipzig/Halle Airport and is accused of passing sensitive information.
- Intelligence Leaked: The alleged espionage involved details on flights and military freight movements between August 2023 and February 2024.
- Connection to Previous Arrest: Yaqi X. is linked to Jian Guo, a suspected spy and former aide to European Parliament member Maximilian Krah, who was arrested in April for similar charges.
- Counterintelligence Efforts: The arrest highlights Germany’s focus on curbing foreign espionage activities.
