Former NATO intern arrested in Belgium on spying charge

A Canadian woman who worked as an intern at a NATO site in Belgium has been arrested on charges of espionage. Authorities suspect she was spying for a third country and involved in a criminal organization.
Why it matters
The arrest of a NATO-affiliated individual on spying charges represents a significant security breach and geopolitical concern.
“A Canadian woman who was an intern at a NATO site in Belgium has been arrested on spying charges,” the Belgium prosecutor said on Saturday (July 25, 2026).
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