A former aide associated with Germany's far-right AfD party, Jian G., has been charged with espionage for allegedly spying for Chinese intelligence since 2002. His role as an assistant to MEP Maximilian Krah allowed him to collect sensitive European Parliament documents. The investigation has unveiled a complex web of intelligence activities, including espionage against leading AfD politicians and surveilling Chinese dissidents in Germany. Another individual, Yaqi X., is charged with assisting Jian by providing intelligence on flights and defense-linked personnel at Leipzig Airport, further highlighting espionage dynamics involving the AfD party.
Prosecutors stated that Jian G., while working as an aide to AfD's MEP Maximilian Krah, allegedly gathered sensitive European Parliament documents for Chinese intelligence.
Jian G. is accused of having been in contact with Chinese intelligence since 2002, using his position to spy on political figures and dissidents.
The European Parliament has suspended Jian G. following his arrest, which compounds scrutiny on the AfD party due to its controversial political stance.
Yaqi X. faces charges for aiding Jian G. by providing intelligence related to flights at Leipzig Airport, particularly involving defense contractors.
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