Ex-diplomat detained in Switzerland for spying for China

Ex-diplomat detained in Switzerland for spying for China

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August 9 2024, 01:05 AM  •  8831 views

A former Canadian diplomat was detained in Switzerland on suspicion of spying for China.

In Switzerland, law enforcement officers detained a former Canadian diplomat on suspicion of spying for China. This was reported by Reuters, according to UNN.

A former UN official from Canada, who now works as an expert on North Korea, has been detained in Switzerland on charges of espionage, allegedly in favor of China,

- the statement said.

Details

It is noted that the suspect regularly traveled to China on business trips as an environmental consultant.

The 50-year-old suspect, who lived in Geneva, is currently behind bars, pending the completion of the investigation by the Swiss Prosecutor General's Office.

Recall

A Chinese journalist was arrested and deported from Sweden on charges of espionage. She also worked in several European countries for 10 years.