Canadian Suspect in Belgian Espionage Case to Remain in Pretrial Detention
The Belgian federal prosecutor’s office says a Canadian facing espionage charges will remain in custody. After a hearing today of the woman’s appeal of a July decision to keep her in detention, Belgium’s Chamber of Indictments decided to extend her pretrial custody by one month. The prosecutor’s office announced on July 25 that “a Canadian [...]
TL;DR
- A Canadian national arrested on espionage charges in Belgium will remain in custody.
- Belgium's Chamber of Indictments extended her pretrial custody by one month.
- The arrest was announced on July 25 for espionage and participation in a criminal organization.
- The suspect was an intern at NATO's Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe in Mons, Belgium.