MEP Aide Arrested on Spying Charges
Maximilian Krah's Aide Accused of Passing Sensitive EU Information to China
German National Jian G Detained by Saxony State Criminal Police
German national Jian G, an aide to European Parliament member Maximilian Krah of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, has been arrested by Saxony State criminal police in Dresden. G is suspected of passing sensitive information from the European Parliament to the Chinese government.
Krah, a member of the European Parliament since 2019, traveled to China in 2023 at the expense of the Chinese government. During his trip, he had several conversations with Chinese officials. German authorities are investigating whether these conversations may have been related to the alleged espionage activity.
The arrest of G has raised concerns about the potential influence of foreign governments on European institutions. The AfD, which has been accused of having ties to far-right groups, has been under scrutiny for its alleged connections to foreign powers.
The investigation into G's alleged espionage activities is ongoing. German authorities are working closely with the European Parliament to determine the extent of the breach and to identify any other individuals who may have been involved.
The European Parliament has strongly condemned the alleged espionage activity and has called for a full investigation. The Parliament has also vowed to take all necessary measures to protect its members and its integrity.
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