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Canadian accused of espionage in Belgium to remain in detention: prosecutor’s office
Jul 28, 2026 | 2:05 PM
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OTTAWA — A Canadian facing espionage charges in Belgium will remain in custody for the time being.
Following a closed-door hearing Tuesday, the Belgian federal prosecutor’s office said the suspect would continue to be held in pretrial detention.
The prosecutor’s office announced Saturday that “a Canadian national of Chinese origin” had been arrested on charges of espionage and participation in a criminal organization.
The suspect, who has not been publicly named, worked as an intern at NATO’s Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe in Mons, Belgium.
