A Canadian national of Chinese descent, who was completing an internship at SHAPE (Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe) in Mons, Belgium, was arrested on July 24, 2026. The individual faces formal charges of espionage for a third country and participation in a criminal organization. The Belgian Federal Prosecutor's Office confirmed that the arrest followed an investigation led by the Charleroi Federal Judicial Police under the supervision of a Mons investigative judge.

The case originated after SHAPE security services flagged the suspect and notified the Belgian General Intelligence and Security Service. Following this report, authorities conducted synchronized raids at the intern's residence and workplace on July 23 to secure evidence. The investigation into the full extent of the compromised data and the potential implications for national security remains ongoing as the suspect is held in detention.