Ottawa Says It’s in Touch With Swiss Officials After Canadian Arrested on Suspicion of Spying for China
Published on August 10, 2024
Canadian officials say they are working with Swiss authorities in the case of a Canadian who has been arrested in that country on suspicion of spying for China. The man’s arrest came to light as part of a joint investigation by German news outlet Der Spiegel, Swiss media company Tamedia, and North Korea-focused website NK News. Global Affairs Canada (GAC) told The Epoch Times that the department is aware that a Canadian citizen has been detained in Switzerland, but offered no additional information. “Consular officials are in contact with local authorities,” GAC said in an Aug. 10 email. “Due to privacy considerations, no further information can be disclosed.”...