Germany spying: Three suspected Chinese agents arrested - BBC News

The main suspect, named as Thomas R, is accused of spying for the Chinese Ministry of State Security.

1 hour agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The arrests took place in the states of Hesse and North-Rhine-WestphaliaBy Ido VockBBC NewsGerman authorities say they have arrested three people on suspicion of spying for China.

The main suspect, named as Thomas R, is accused of spying for the Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS).

Prosecutors allege his network operated a front company which co-operated with German research organisations.

The accused are said to have collected sensitive information, including designs for an engine suitable for use on combat ships, to pass on to China.

In a separate development, two men in the UK were charged with spying for China after being accused of providing information which could be "useful to an enemy", according to police.

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