US EditionGreece arrests member of military for espionage with suspected links to China
The officer confessed to leaking military secrets to China after a tip-off from a Western agency led to his arrest inside an Athens military facility on Feb 5.
- On February 5, 2026, the Hellenic National Defence General Staff said it arrested a member of the Greek defence forces inside a military facility in the wider Athens area, suspected of leaking secret information to third parties.
- Two months ago, Greece's intelligence service received a tip-off from a Western national security agency about leaked highly sensitive material, prompting a months-long investigation and surveillance of the suspect.
- Officials say the officer confessed after using encrypted software to transmit classified material and may have tried recruiting others in his communications and electronic-systems role.
- Greek military prosecutors were present during the arrest, which involved cooperation with other state services, while NATO and U.S. intelligence agencies have shown interest and the Chinese government gave no immediate response.
- Greek authorities are reviewing internal procedures and networks to identify others involved, while defence sources call the case a major threat to national interests and NATO's security framework.
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Greece arrests officer suspected spy
Greek defence authorities have detained a member of the Hellenic Armed Forces on suspicion of espionage tied to China, in what officials describe as a serious breach of national and NATO security. According to a statement from the Hellenic National Defence General Staff (GEETHA), the officer – identified by local media as a senior member of the Air Force – was arrested inside a military facility… Source
Greek defense authorities have arrested a member of the defense forces, accused of passing secret information to a "third party", the Hellenic National Defense General Staff (GEETHA) said on Thursday.
In Greece, high-ranking officer Ch. F. of the Air Force was arrested for espionage. He is said to have passed on NATO secrets to China and tried to recruit more military personnel.
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