ICE Deports Cuban Communist Agent Who Spied on Dissidents for Decades
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Wednesday announced the deportation of a Cuban communist regime spy who had fraudulently obtained a U.S. Green Card in the past.
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American Journalist Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Spying for China
Thomas Weir Pauken II, a U.S. citizen who worked in China, has been sentenced to 2 years in prison for acting as a Chinese agent.
Beijing Responds to U.S. Concerns of Chinese Tech Espionage in Latin America with Crying Dumpling Cartoon
The Chinese Embassy in Panama published a bizarre image on Monday of a sobbing shumai, a form of dumpling typically left open on the top, with a microphone stuck into it as a form of protest against American diplomats.
Dual Russian-Australian Citizen Arrested for Attempting to Leak Ukrainian Military Info to Moscow
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) on Friday charged a Russian-Australian dual national for attempting to disclose information about Ukraine’s military activities to Moscow.
Marco Rubio: Cuba Is an ‘Espionage Superpower’ Funding Far-Left Riots in America
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned on Fox News Channel that a spy network run by the Cuban regime is undermining American interests.
Belgium Arrests Canadian NATO Intern on Charges of Spying for China
Belgian prosecutors this week announced the arrest of a Canadian intern for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) who was accused of espionage.
U.S. Lawmakers Accuse China of Using U.N. Peacekeepers for Espionage
U.S. lawmakers accused China of using United Nations peacekeeping missions as opportunities for espionage.
State Dept: China Using Cuban Intelligence to Gain Advantage over U.S.
The State Dept. detailed China’s intelligence-gathering operations against the U.S. taking place in Cuban facilities.
Russia Expels Italian Diplomats in Retaliation for Espionage Case
Russia expelled two Italian military attachés on Monday in retaliation for Rome’s recent expulsion of two Moscow representatives accused of spying on the Italian government.
Poland Charges Man Accused of Inflaming Anti-Ukrainian Sentiment on Behalf of Moscow
Polish prosecutors have charged a Ukrainian man with sabotage and diversionary activities on behalf of Russian intelligence.
The Government Isn’t Coming to Save You: Britons to be Told to Stockpile Food, Water, Over Russian ‘Hybrid Threat’
The UK will revitalise decades-old plans, nudge public to stockpile food and water, and host an exercise to test its home defence strategy.
Italy Expels Russian Diplomats Accused of Spying on Rome
Italy expelled two Russian military attachés stationed at the embassy in Rome accused of running espionage operations against the country, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani announced on Thursday.
Italian ‘Ex-007’ Arrested in Rome and Charged with Spying for Russia
A 59-year-old former Italian intelligence official, described by local outlets as an “ex-007,” was arrested on Tuesday alongside another former agent in Rome for spying on behalf of Russia and leaking classified information to Moscow.
Jail For Arson Attacks on Properties Linked to PM Starmer Said to Have Been Directed by Russia
Ukrainian and Romanian men have been jailed after setting fire to properties linked to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
Report: Chinese Intelligence Center in Cuba Operational
At least one of the four eavesdropping facilities in Cuba that China may be utilizing to conduct espionage on the United States is presumed to have become operational, a report published by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) on Thursday revealed.
MI5 Warns Chinese Spies Using Job Websites to Target U.K. Govt Staff
Chinese spies are posing as online recruiters for fake companies to target individuals with access to classified information and compromise them for Beijing’s benefit, Britain’s MI5 top intelligence agency warned Wednesday.
Kuwait Accuses Iran of Attacking Island with Chinese-Funded Port
Kuwait on Tuesday arrested four alleged members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and accused them of attempting to infiltrate Bubiyan Island, a Kuwaiti territory close to shipping lanes and oil fields that has a port under construction with Chinese funding.
Former Samsung Researcher Jailed for Leaking Chip Tech to China
The Seoul Central District Court on Wednesday announced that a former researcher for South Korean electronics giant Samsung has been sentenced to seven years in prison for leaking chip technology to China’s ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT).
Israeli Man Charged with Aiding Iranian Plot to Kill Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett
Israeli national Ami Gaydarov, 22, has been charged with participating in an Iran-backed bomb plot to murder a high-ranking Israeli official – most likely former prime minister Naftali Bennett.
Exclusive – Sen. Cotton: U.S. Academic Institutions Need ‘Security Mindset’ to Protect Against Chinese, Russian Espionage
Breitbart News hosted a policy event Thursday examining threats posed by China and the Chinese Communist Party, including discussion of intellectual property theft and cases involving U.S. universities and research institutions.
Radio Sleuths Find Mysterious ‘Numbers Station’ Possibly Linked to Iran War
Ham radio sleuths are intrigued by a new “numbers station” – an enigmatic radio broadcast that appears to do nothing but read random strings of numbers – that went online within 12 hours of the U.S. and Israel launching their campaign against Iran.
Qatar Cracks Down on Iranian Sleeper Cells: Ten Operatives Arrested
Qatar said on Tuesday it disrupted two sleeper cells working for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Chinese-Made Cars Banned From Polish Army Bases Over Spying Fears
Polish army banned Chinese cars from entering military facilities hoping to prevent the collection of sensitive data.
Greek Air Force Officer Arrested on Charges of Spying for China
A Greek Air Force officer was arrested on Thursday morning and charged with leaking “secret information” to China through an online intermediary.
China Resists Calls to Join U.S. and Russia in Trilateral Nuclear Treaty
The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Thursday said Beijing will resist growing international pressure to join discussions with the United States and Russia for a trilateral nuclear arms pact to replace the expiring New START treaty.
Turkey Arrests Six on Charges of Spying for Iran
Turkey’s National Intelligence Organization (MIT, using its Turkish acronym) and local counter-terrorism police launched coordinated raids in five provinces this week, arresting six individuals suspected of spying for Iran.
Communist China Has 75 Covert ‘Influence Outposts’ Across Britain: Report
A report has found that China has established at least 75 clandestine “influence outposts” across the United Kingdom.
UK Govt Gives Go-Ahead to ‘China Mega Embassy’ Despite Spying Fears
The UK signed off on a Chinese “mega embassy” in London in a move that could have been purpose-timed to cause maximum friction with the U.S..
Former U.S. Navy Sailor Sentenced to 16 Years for Selling Secrets to China
Former U.S. Navy sailor Jinchao Wei, 25, was sentenced to 200 months in prison on Monday for selling technical data on American ships to Chinese intelligence agents.
Russian nationals Among Four Arrested in France Espionage Probe
French authorities have detained members of a pro-Russia support group and accused them of intelligence-gathering for a foreign power.
UK Lawmakers Warned of Chinese Spies Posing as Employment ‘Headhunters’
British lawmakers have been warned that Chinese spies are posing as employment recruiters to target MPs and parliamentary staff in a bid to obtain “insider insights” on behalf of Beijing’s Ministry of State Security.
Sex Warfare: China, Russia Are Sending Beautiful Women to Seduce Tech Lords and Steal Their Secrets
China and Russia have reportedly been sending attractive women to the United States to seduce Silicon Valley tech executives and steal their secrets.
China Spy Scandal Spirals: Cummings Claims Massive Beijing Hack of Britain’s Highest Secrets Already Happened and Was Covered Up
China intercepted “vast amounts” of the most classified documents for several years by buying the data centre, Dominic Cummings has claimed.
Former Registrar Charged With Espionage Over Providing Russian Spies With False Identities
A man formerly employed by Warsaw city council in its registry of births, marriages and deaths was charged with espionage.
Leftist UK Gov’t Accused of Sabotaging China Spy Trial over Beijing Relationship Concerns
The British government is facing accusations of sabotaging the prosecution of two alleged spies for China for fear of angering the communist regime in Beijing.
German Authorities Warn People Against Becoming ‘Disposable Agents’ for Russia
German security authorities are warning people against becoming “disposable agents” as worries mount about Russia using social media to find recruits for spying and sabotage in or against Germany.
Taiwan Investigates Chinese Companies for Poaching High-Tech Employees
Taiwan’s Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau (MJIB) is investigating 16 Chinese firms for “illegal poaching of high-tech talent.” Taiwan’s semiconductor industry is reportedly of particular interest to China.
Germany Charges American over Allegedly Offering U.S. Military Secrets to China
An American man who worked at a U.S. military facility in Germany and allegedly offered to supply sensitive information to China has been indicted on espionage charges, German prosecutors said Monday.
Australia Charges Chinese Woman for Allegedly Spying on Local Buddhists
A Chinese citizen with permanent residency in Australia was charged on Monday with covertly gathering information on an Australian Buddhist group and passing it along to the Public Security Bureau of China.
U.S.-China Dual Citizen Pleads Guilty to Stealing Missile-Tracking Tech from L.A. Firm
Chenguang Gong, a 59-year-old resident of San Jose, pleaded guilty on Monday to stealing missile-tracking technology from a research and development firm in the Los Angeles area.
