Belgium arrests Canadian NATO intern on espionage charge
What's new: Investigators searched her home and workplace at SHAPE in Mons, while NATO said operations were not affected.
Belgian prosecutors arrested a Canadian woman of Chinese origin who had been working as an intern at NATO's military headquarters in Belgium on suspicion of espionage and participation in a criminal organization. The woman worked at NATO's Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, or SHAPE, in Mons, the alliance's top military command for planning and running operations. Prosecutors said SHAPE security services flagged the suspect to Belgian intelligence officials. Investigators then searched her home and her workplace at SHAPE before placing her under arrest on Friday. Authorities did not identify the third country or organization she is accused of helping. A SHAPE spokesperson said there was no sign NATO readiness, command arrangements or ongoing tasks had been disrupted.