Belgian officials arrested a Canadian intern at NATO’s military command center on suspicion of espionage for an unspecified foreign nation. The woman, described as being of Chinese origin, was taken into custody after a security alert at the Supreme Headquarters Allied Command Europe (SHAPE) near Mons, Belgium.
The Belgian Federal Prosecutor’s Office revealed that the investigation began with security services at SHAPE, leading to police searches of the intern’s home and workplace. Following these searches, a judge ordered her detention on suspicion of spying and being part of a criminal organization. Authorities have not disclosed details about the foreign country or the nature of the alleged criminal group involved.
SHAPE, which directs NATO’s military operations, confirmed cooperation with Belgian law enforcement but emphasized that the incident has not compromised NATO’s operational readiness or command procedures. Canadian diplomatic channels have yet to issue any official statement regarding the arrest. The case remains under investigation, with Belgian prosecutors limiting further comments.