Germany arrests married couple on China spying charges
German authorities have arrested a married couple on suspicion of spying for China, according to prosecutors on Wednesday. The couple, whose names have not been released, are accused of passing sensitive information to Chinese intelligence services.
The arrests took place in the state of Hesse, where the couple resided. Prosecutors allege that the husband, a German national, worked for a company with ties to critical infrastructure and shared confidential documents with his wife, who then transmitted them to Chinese agents.
This case adds to a series of espionage incidents involving China in Europe. In recent years, several individuals have been detained across the continent for allegedly spying on behalf of Beijing. German officials have expressed concern over the growing threat of foreign espionage, particularly targeting economic and technological secrets.
The couple is expected to appear before a judge later this week. If convicted, they face up to 10 years in prison under German law. The Chinese embassy in Berlin has not yet commented on the arrests.
Experts note that such cases strain diplomatic relations between China and European nations. China has consistently denied allegations of state-sponsored espionage, calling them baseless and harmful to bilateral ties.
