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Family of detained US scientist breaks silence after quiet diplomacy stalls

On this edition of Access Asia, we speak to a former FBI official helping Youlin Chen's family. The 54-year-old American scientist has been detained on espionage charges in China since November 2024, when he was visiting relatives in Beijing. His family has chosen to speak out after quiet diplomacy failed…

France 24

Czech Defence Supplier Employee Detained in China Amid Fears of 'Hostage Diplomacy' Over Alleged Spy

A Czech defence supplier employee has been detained in China, raising concerns of 'hostage diplomacy' amid ongoing espionage tensions between Prague and Beijing.

International Business Times UK

Youlin Chen espionage case: US scientist detained in China for nearly 2 years, wife says no contact for 600 days; group links arrest to US nuclear test detection

Youlin Chen detained in China: A China-born American Youlin Chen, a seismologist, has been detained in China for almost two years. His family has now spoken publicly, hoping for his release and well-being. The espionage case gained attention after President Trump raised it with President Xi. According to an advocacy…

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British man jailed in Iran on spying charges gets 2 more years for speaking to media, family claims

The family of British national Craig Foreman has alleged that Iranian authorities have extended his prison sentence by two years after accusing him of speaking to the media from jail, raising concerns over the treatment of him and his wife, Lindsay Foreman, who are already serving 10-year sentences on espionage…

The Times of India

‘Den of spies’: why has Japan been easy prey for Russian espionage, and what is Tokyo doing about it?

Postwar rules limit state collection of intelligence and prosecution of illegal operatives, but the government of Sanae Takaichi is beefing up its capabilities

The Guardian - AU

China charges US seismologist who studied North Korea's nuclear tests with espionage

A Chinese-born American seismologist who carried out US-funded research on detecting North Korean nuclear tests has been detained in China for nearly two years and will also face trial on espionage charges.

The Times of India

Stolen laptops, data breaches, secret moles, and recruiting-as-espionage. Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI reads like a corporate spy thriller.

Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI for stealing trade secrets reads like a corporate spy thriller

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Your Biggest Organizational Risk Is the Information You Share Every Day

After years of working in investigations, intelligence, and executive protection, I've come to believe that modern corporate espionage rarely resembles the dramatic scenes we see in movies.

International Business Times

Russian man extradited from Thailand pleads not guilty in US cyber espionage case

BOSTON — A Russian man whom US prosecutors say previously worked for Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) intelligence agency pleaded not guilty on Thursday to a charge that he participated in a cyber espionage campaign that a technology company conducted against Western organisations.

Bangkok Post

US Facing New Threat Wave? Kash Patel Reveals FBI's Spy Arrest and Cyber Numbers

Kash Patel released new FBI figures on foreign spies, cyber indictments and disrupted plots without detailing the reporting period or methodology.

International Business Times UK

Katie Price's Husband Claims 'Black Site' Espionage Torture as Dubai Gives 14-Day Deadline to Avoid Jail

Lee Andrews claims he was hooded, shackled and taken to a 'black site' on suspicion of espionage in Dubai, even as court documents reported in the UK show more than £69,000 in unpaid debts.

International Business Times UK

'A Vast Espionage Machine': China's Spy Network Is Expanding and AI Could Make It Harder To Stop

China's spy network is expanding worldwide, with experts warning that AI could make espionage operations harder to detect as governments investigate suspected cases.

International Business Times UK

'She Must Leave This Man': Katie Price Urged to Dump Lee Andrews After His 'Espionage' Claims

Lee Andrews' release from prison has sparked renewed scrutiny over his relationship with Katie Price amid fraud allegations. Friends urge Price to leave Andrews for her well-being and family concerns.

International Business Times UK

'He Claimed It Was Espionage': Katie Price Reunites with Lee Andrews After Dubai Prison Lie Exposed Amid Fraud and Divorce Drama

Katie Price reunites with husband Lee Andrews in Dubai days after his release from Al-Awir prison, presenting a united front on a rooftop cinema date as fraud allegations and his rejected espionage claim continue to raise questions.

International Business Times UK

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China warns citizens of ‘secret war’ claiming that foreign intelligence agencies are deploying spy turtles and spy fish

This technique has been used in the past.

Euronews

Trial opens for Swedish army consultant accused of attempted espionage for Russia

The trial, scheduled to last three days, is being held largely behind closed doors, given the sensitive nature of the information involved.

The Times of India

'Spy turtles and spy fish': China alleges foreign agencies using marine animals for espionage

China's Ministry of State Security has claimed that foreign intelligence agencies are using marine animals fitted with sensors, including "spy turtles" and "spy fish," to collect sensitive data in Chinese waters as part of what it called an "invisible secret war."

The Independent UK

Inside Tehran's former U.S. Embassy, now an anti-American museum, in photos

A look inside Tehran's former U.S. Embassy, transformed into an anti-American museum known as the U.S. Den of Espionage. __ This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

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The Independent UK

US scholar with history of activism in Myanmar arrested in China on suspicion of espionage

Chinese authorities have arrested an American scholar on suspicion of espionage

The Times of India

‘Suspected of espionage’: China confirms arrest of US citizen

China’s foreign ministry on Wednesday confirmed the arrest of Min Zin, a US citizen who heads a Myanmar-focused think tank, saying he was suspected of espionage and of endangering China’s national security.

The Economic Times

China says holding US citizen suspected of spying

China has detained an American citizen, Min Zin, accusing him of espionage. He is a political analyst with the Institute for Strategy and Policy Myanmar. Chinese authorities state he is suspected of activities endangering national security. The US consulate in Guangzhou has been notified. Min Zin was reportedly arrested at…

The Guardian - UK

‘Spy turtles’ and ‘spy fish’ being used to monitor Chinese waters, Beijing claims

Ministry says animals fitted with sensors by foreign agencies collect sensitive sea data, in ‘invisible secret war’

International Business Times

Chinese Hackers Are Intensifying AI-Focused Attacks On US Tech Firms, Report Warns

Technology companies in the United States faced an increasing wave of cyber espionage attempts linked to China over the past year, according to a new report.

Evening Standard

Katie Price 'plotting her revenge' on Lee Andrews as friends say she has 'had enough'

Lee Andrews claimed he was kidnapped on suspicion of espionage but was found behind bars on fraud accusations

The Economic Times

Chinese hackers pose biggest espionage threat to tech firms, CrowdStrike says

China-linked hackers presented the largest espionage threat to technology firms in the past year. This surge coincides with significant investments in artificial intelligence. The technology sector remains a prime target for foreign governments and cybercriminals. North Korean, Russian, and Iranian hacking groups also pose threats. Financially motivated cybercriminals also increased…

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