Germany arrests Ukrainian national suspected of spying on defence firm
German police say they have detained a 33-year-old Ukrainian national suspected of acting as a low-level agent for a foreign intelligence service. He was arrested on August 2 on suspicion of preparing 'acts of sabotage' against a Bavarian arms manufacturer, regional police said.
German police said they detained a 33-year-old Ukrainian national suspected of working as a low-level agent on behalf of a foreign intelligence service. The suspect was arrested on August 2, according to a statement from regional police.
The investigation centers on allegations that the suspect was preparing acts of sabotage against a Bavarian arms manufacturer. Authorities did not disclose further details of the case and said the investigation remains ongoing.
The case is being viewed as part of a wider pattern of espionage and sabotage attempts targeting Europe's defence industry. German authorities said checks against similar security gaps have been tightened.
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