Germany sees spike in Chinese and Russian espionage

Six suspected spies have been arrested in quick succession. Security services see links to the war against Ukraine, economic interests and a war on democracy.

The press office of Germany's Federal Prosecutor is a hive of activity these days: "Arrest for suspected secret service agent activity" — read the headline of a press release from April 23, 2024. A press release from the day before had exactly the same headline.

All four suspects — three men and one woman — are alleged to have spied for China.

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