Espionage
Swedish man detained in Iran on espionage charges
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A man with Swedish citizenship has been detained in Iran since this summer and is accused of spying for Israel, the Foreign Ministry confirms. The individual, who also holds Iranian citizenship, was arrested during the 12-day war in June, and a trial has begun. Iranian authorities claim he confessed and was part of an Israeli spy network.
A British court has convicted two men connected to Hong Kong's London trade office of spying for Chinese authorities. Bill Yuen Chung-biu and Peter Wai Chi-leung were found guilty on Thursday of assisting a foreign intelligence service.
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Philippine Navy Spokesperson Roy Trinidad said entry-level employees of the Department of National Defense (DND) and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) have become targets for foreign espionage recruitment. In an ANC interview on Monday, March 16, he explained how foreign handlers leverage low-level positions for insights into Philippine maritime operations.
ITV has announced the full cast for its new four-part crime-drama series Betrayal, led by Shaun Evans as an MI5 officer facing personal and professional turmoil. Written by David Eldridge and directed by Julian Jarrold, the series explores espionage and midlife crisis. It premieres on February 8, 2026.
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Sky's acclaimed thriller The Day of the Jackal is expanding its cast for season 2 with Pablo Schreiber and Weruche Opia joining Eddie Redmayne. The series regulars will appear in the espionage drama, which builds on the shocking finale of its first season. Production continues under new writing leadership.
Authorities in Punjab have arrested a 15-year-old boy accused of spying for Pakistan's intelligence agency ISI. The arrest highlights ISI's efforts to involve Indian minors in espionage activities, raising serious security concerns in the region. Police are now investigating a wider network of minors linked to ISI handlers.
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Russia has announced a proposal to France regarding French researcher Laurent Vinatier, imprisoned since June 2024 and facing up to 20 years in prison for espionage. President Emmanuel Macron is fully mobilized to secure his swift release, while his family hopes for a return during the holidays. The Kremlin states the ball is now in Paris's court.
Philippines addresses Chinese spying operations using Filipinos
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