Major scandal in NATO – intern at secret headquarters detained

The Belgian Federal Prosecutor's Office detained an intern at NATO's Strategic Command on suspicion of espionage and ties to a criminal organization. The detainee is a Chinese-born Canadian citizen. Searches were conducted at the SHAPE headquarters in Mons. NATO leadership stated that the incident did not affect operational readiness.

The Belgian Federal Prosecutor's Office reported the detention of a NATO intern on suspicion of espionage and involvement in a criminal organization. The incident occurred at the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE), located in Mons. The detainee is a Chinese-born Canadian citizen. Belgian police conducted searches at the suspect's residence and workplace. An investigating judge ordered the arrest. The identity of the detainee and the state for which she may have worked are being kept secret. SHAPE spokesperson Martina O'Donnell stated that there are no signs of compromised operational readiness or threat to combat missions. NATO headquarters is in Brussels, SHAPE is 60 km southwest. The article also references a previous piece about a possible Putin strike on NATO.