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Canadian NATO intern arrested on espionage charges in Belgium

Published July 30, 2026 at 8:32 AM UTC

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A Canadian woman was arrested in Belgium on July 24, 2026, on charges of espionage while interning at NATO's Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) in Mons. Belgian authorities allege she was spying on behalf of a third country and was a member of a criminal organization. The suspect's identity has not been publicly disclosed. NATO officials have stated that the arrest has not affected the alliance's operational readiness. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are awaited.