Belgium officials say Canadian intern arrested for spying at NATO military headquarters
Posted July 25, 2026 7:01 am.
Last Updated July 25, 2026 11:04 am.
Authorities in Belgium have arrested a Canadian intern on suspicion of spying for another country at NATO’s military headquarters.
The Belgian Federal Prosecutor’s Office is quoted as saying the woman is of Chinese descent, adding she is believed to be “a member of a criminal organization.” It did not identify the woman or say which country she is accused of spying for, nor did it identify the criminal organization.
Officials say the woman was working at NATO’s Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) in the Belgian city of Mons. SHAPE is responsible for planning and executing NATO’s military operations.
Belgian intelligence and the police force reportedly searched the woman’s home and place of work on Thursday before she was taken into custody on Friday.
A spokesperson was quoted as saying there was no indication that operations at NATO or SHAPE had been compromised.
The 32-nation military alliance labelled China a “security challenge″ in 2021, alongside active threats in Russia and the Middle East.
CityNews has reached out to Canadian officials for comment but has yet to receive a response.
