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German authorities arrest three suspected Chinese spies

German authorities arrest three suspected Chinese spies

Thomas R, a suspect, allegedly conducted espionage on behalf of the Chinese Ministry of State Security. Prosecutors allege that the suspects were engaged in negotiations on additional projects benefiting China’s navy. Arrests occurred in Hesse and North-Rhine-Westphalia. German authorities announced the arrest of three individuals suspected of spying for China. The main suspect, identified as … Read more

Germany has set a new high for politically motivated crime

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BERLIN: Germany reported a new high in the number of politically motivated crimes committed last year, as public outrage over government efforts to combat the pandemic fueled extremism. The interior ministry and the BKA federal crime bureau recorded 55,048 political-related offences, a 23 percent increase over 2020. Nearly 22,000 of the illegal activities were linked … Read more