Espionage

A researcher accused of espionage has filed a second lawsuit against the University. The legal filing and accusation involve Emma Whitford Wed.

Police reported the arrest of two former Chinese military servicemembers in South Korea on charges of alleged espionage.

Iran executed Omid Behzad and Pouria Safvat for espionage, accused of transmitting sensitive military coordinates to Mossad agents. The executions occur amid a reported increase in wartime executions.

States are skeptical of Trump's claim that China hacked their voter rolls. Declassified evidence indicates China sought personal data for espionage, not election interference.

Russia is seeking to place Telegram founder Pavel Durov on an international wanted list, accusing him of enabling Ukrainian intelligence to use the app for organizing terrorist attacks and espionage within Russia.

Attackers used Hermes, an autonomous open-source tool, in unrestricted 'YOLO mode' to conduct espionage against Thailand's Ministry of Finance. The attack targeted the Ministry of Finance using an AI-driven method.

Angola convicted Russians Igor Ratchin and Lev Lakshtanov on 21 July 2026 for terrorism and espionage, sentencing them to 11 and 8 years respectively. Prosecutors linked them to 'Africa Politology,' a group with Wagner-era roots, and alleged they paid over $24,000 to local journalists.

A Canadian woman of Chinese origin was arrested in Belgium on suspicion of espionage and being part of a criminal organization while working as an intern at NATO's SHAPE headquarters. Belgian authorities confirmed the arrest followed an investigation triggered by NATO's security services, with no reported impact on NATO operations.

A Canadian woman of Chinese origin was arrested in Belgium on suspicion of espionage at NATO's SHAPE military headquarters. The investigation follows a tip from NATO security services, with authorities alleging she spied for a third country and belonged to a criminal organization.

A Canadian intern at NATO's strategic headquarters SHAPE in Belgium was arrested by Belgian police on suspicion of espionage for a third country and being a member of a criminal organization. The intern, of Chinese origins, was searched at home and office, with no further details provided by prosecutors.

President Trump announced that Iran released Dena Karari, an American woman detained since December 2024 on espionage charges related to her work with the Children of Mehr Foundation. He described the release as a 'gesture of goodwill,' marking the first time an American has been freed from Iranian custody since 2023.

A U.S.-Iranian woman who was detained in Iran on allegations of espionage and collaborating with a hostile state, which her attorney called 'bogus,' has now left the country.

A U.S.-Iranian woman who faced allegations of espionage and collaborating with a hostile state, which her attorney dismissed as 'bogus,' has left Iran after being barred from departing for over a year.

A China-born American seismologist, Youlin Chen, has been detained in China for nearly two years without a trial, according to an advocacy group. His family, advised by Global Reach, revealed the situation as Chinese officials showed no sign of releasing him, despite President Trump raising the case during a meeting with President Xi Jinping. Chen, charged with espionage, has worked as a U.S. government contractor analyzing seismological data.

A China-born American seismologist, Youlin Chen, has been detained in China without trial for nearly two years. His family, advised by advocacy group Global Reach, revealed his case amid diplomatic efforts by U.S. administrations and concerns over espionage charges linked to his seismic data work.

A China-born American seismologist, Youlin Chen, has been detained in China without a trial for nearly two years on espionage charges. His family, supported by the advocacy group Global Reach, is seeking his release, citing lack of progress despite diplomatic efforts by U.S. officials including President Trump.

A China-born U.S. seismologist, Youlin Chen, has been detained in China without trial for nearly two years. His wife stated he has not been contacted in over 600 days, and President Trump raised the case with Chinese President Xi Jinping, though no resolution has occurred. Chen, designated a wrongful detainee by the U.S. State Department, faces espionage charges.

Taiwan’s armed forces plan to outsource guard duties at military academies to private security firms in a pilot program to free personnel for combat missions. The move raises security concerns due to increased espionage risks allegedly linked to Beijing.

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te warned military cadets to resist Chinese espionage and defend freedom and democracy, citing a Cold War-era college established to counter communism. Taiwan reports increased Chinese espionage cases, particularly in its armed forces.

Japan reports China detained two of its citizens suspected of smuggling banned items, potentially linked to rare earths. Chinese authorities confirmed the detentions but provided no details, while Japanese officials emphasized privacy and ongoing investigations. The case adds to strained bilateral relations, which have been affected by previous disputes over exports and espionage charges.

The article argues that while AI will transform espionage by automating technical intelligence tasks, the scarcity and irreplaceability of human intelligence (HUMINT) will increase its marginal value. AI-generated disinformation and deepfakes will make electronic communications less trustworthy, elevating the importance of secure, in-person methods like dead drops and human sources for validation.

Taiwan’s government launched a website to encourage Chinese nationals to report intelligence, citing increased espionage and public discontent in China. The initiative, modeled after tactics used by the US, UK, and Israel, offers a secure channel for information sharing, while China has similarly established an email for reporting Taiwan-related crimes.

A UC Berkeley doctoral student is accused of espionage by Chinese authorities, following a meeting between President Donald Trump and Xi Jinping aimed at stabilizing U.S.-China relations and addressing disputes over Taiwan, Iran, and regional security.

A UC Berkeley doctoral student, who was a dissident from Myanmar and traveled to China for academic purposes, is accused of espionage by Chinese authorities.

A UC Berkeley doctoral student, who was a dissident from Myanmar and traveled to China for academic purposes, is accused of espionage by Chinese authorities.

China's government arrested U.S. scholar Min Zin, who leads a think tank focused on Myanmar, on suspicion of espionage and endangering Chinese national security. The scholar has a history of activism related to Myanmar.

Beijing has confirmed the arrest of US citizen Min Zin, a political analyst at a Myanmar-focused think tank, on suspicion of espionage and endangering national security. The foreign ministry stated he was placed under criminal detention in accordance with the law.

An American scholar, Min Zin, was arrested in China on suspicion of espionage. He is associated with Myanmar and Chinese foreign policy research and has a history of activism in Myanmar's 1988 uprising.

Chinese authorities have arrested an American scholar on suspicion of espionage. The scholar has a history of activism in Myanmar.

The Pentagon has reportedly elevated Israel's espionage threat level to the US to its highest internal category. Both the US and Israel officially deny the allegations, though the issue remains controversial due to the war in Iran.

Politically motivated crimes in Germany reached a record high in 2025, with right-wing perpetrators accounting for nearly half of cases and left-wing crimes surging by 42%. Espionage-related crimes also rose sharply by 558%, attributed to foreign intelligence activities.

The Pentagon has raised the threat level regarding espionage in Israel to 'critical' amid increased espionage activity linked to the US-Israeli war with Iran and ongoing ceasefire talks.

Cybersecurity researchers identified a new threat cluster named OP-512 targeting Microsoft IIS servers with a custom web shell framework. ReliaQuest links the espionage-focused activity to China with moderate to high confidence.

Hackers accessed a senior executive's Outlook mailbox at a major global stock exchange for five months, using Dropbox and OneDrive to exfiltrate inbox data in small batches. Symantec and Carbon Black's Threat Hunter Team identified the campaign as espionage-related, not financially motivated.

A British couple, Craig and Lindsay Foreman, have lost an appeal against their 10-year espionage convictions in Iran, which they deny. Their family confirmed the appeal failure, following their February sentencing.

British couple Craig and Lindsay Foreman remain imprisoned in Iran after losing an appeal against their 10-year prison sentence on espionage charges. Their family was not allowed to attend the appeal hearing.

A British couple has been sentenced to 10 years in Iran for espionage after losing their appeal. Their family described the outcome as distressing.

Katie Price's husband Lee Andrews was arrested over a private civil matter, refuting claims of espionage. He is expected to be released next week.

Katie Price revealed she has found her husband Lee Andrews, who is detained in Dubai prison. He claimed he was arrested on suspicion of espionage.

The UK's spy chief has issued a warning that Russia is persistently targeting the country, highlighting ongoing cyber and espionage threats. The statement underscores heightened concerns over Russian intelligence activities in the UK.