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AfD politician’s employee arrested on suspicion of spying for China

A German national was arrested for spying for the Chinese secret service and leaking information from the European Parliament, stated Germany's federal prosecutor's office on Tuesday.
The alleged spy, identified as Jian G., had been an employee of a German member of the European Parliament since 2019.
Local media identified the MEP involved as Maximilian Krah of the far-right AfD party, but AfD's spokesperson expressed concerns without confirming the arrest.

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Neue Zürcher Zeitung

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Suspicion of spying: AfD-EU politician Krah praises Chinese employees

AfD’s leading candidate for the European elections has laid off a staff member on charges of spying. He still wants to continue the campaign. The prosecutor’s office has initiated mediation.

11 months ago·Zürich, Switzerland

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ZDF

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Suspicion of espionage: Who is Krah employee Jian G?

AfD MP Maximilian Krah’s employee arrested on suspicion of spying is in U-Haft. He is accused of working for China’s intelligence services.

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Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF)

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Detention Order - Detention for AfD employees on Chinese spying suspicion

A member of the AfD parliament, Krah, is said to have been involved in spying for China. Now he is in U-Haft.

11 months ago·Zürich, Switzerland

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der Standard AT

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Arrest order against AfD employees on suspicion of Chinese spying

After his arrest on Monday, Maximilian Krah, an employee suspected of spying with AfD Europe, is under investigation

11 months ago·Vienna, Austria

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Spiegel

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»Strong Suspicion« of Spionage for China: AfD politician Maximilian Krah’s employee is in custody

The spying affair concerning AfD chief candidate Maximilian Krah continues: his arrested assistant Jian G. has now been arrested for "secret agent activity" for China.

11 months ago·Germany

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Frankfurter Allgemeine

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Because of spying: arrest warrant against employees of Maximilian Krah

After his arrest on Monday, Maximilian Krah’s employee, suspected of spying, is under investigation. AfD’s top candidates for the European election do not want to draw personal consequences.

11 months ago·Frankfurt, Germany

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