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Headline: Air Force colonel remanded in custody in alleged China espionage case
Short Summary: On February 6, 2026, a 54-year-old Air Force colonel in Greece was remanded in custody after being accused of espionage involving China. The colonel allegedly used encrypted communication software to transmit sensitive military information related to NATO and Greek defense networks. The investigation started months prior following a tip from the US Central Intelligence Agency that the officer was leaking NATO-related information. Greek security services including the National Intelligence Service (EYP) and military cybersecurity directorate uncovered the colonel's contacts in China and confiscated his mobile phone. The accused has commanded the 128th Telecommunications and Electronics Training Squadron in Kavouri, Attica since 2014 and served as a NATO-accredited evaluator. The charges carry a sentence of up to 20 years imprisonment with possible loss of Greek citizenship. Defense counsel stated the client remains confident justice will prevail while authorities continue probing for accomplices or a broader spy network.
Extended Summary: On February 6, 2026, a 54-year-old Air Force colonel in Greece was remanded in custody after being accused of espionage involving China. The colonel allegedly used encrypted communication software to transmit sensitive military information related to NATO and Greek defense networks. The investigation started months prior following a tip from the US Central Intelligence Agency that the officer was leaking NATO-related information. Greek security services including the National Intelligence Service (EYP) and military cybersecurity directorate uncovered the colonel's contacts in China and confiscated his mobile phone. The accused has commanded the 128th Telecommunications and Electronics Training Squadron in Kavouri, Attica since 2014 and served as a NATO-accredited evaluator. The charges carry a sentence of up to 20 years imprisonment with possible loss of Greek citizenship. Defense counsel stated the client remains confident justice will prevail while authorities continue probing for accomplices or a broader spy network.
A 54-year-old Hellenic Air Force colonel has been remanded in custody for alleged espionage involving China. He is suspected of transmitting highly classified military information related to NATO and Greek military networks to third parties via encrypted communication software. The investigation began months ago following U.S. intelligence alerts and involves multiple Greek security agencies. The colonel commanded the 128th Telecommunications and Electronics Training Squadron in Kavouri, Attica since 2014, with access to sensitive military programs and NATO communications. The charges carry a potential sentence of up to 20 years and loss of Greek citizenship under the Military Penal Code. Authorities continue to investigate potential accomplices or wider networks.
The event is clearly an aggressor action involving alleged espionage for China targeting NATO-related secrets by a Greek military officer, with explicit sources and investigation details. No defense preparation actions are described.
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