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Spying Case: Air Force Officer Admits to Espionage for China

Published February 11, 2026, 09:34
Spying Case: Air Force Officer Admits to Espionage for China

A 54-year-old Squadron Leader has been arrested and detained for espionage in favor of China, causing shock within the Greek Armed Forces. He confessed to his actions and apologized to the nation, the Armed Forces, his colleagues, and his family, expressing his desire to be punished fairly. During his testimony, he stated that he was initially contacted via LinkedIn by individuals posing as representatives of a private company from Malaysia, starting with a person named “Steven Wayne,” and he named two other individuals. Authorities are investigating the role of these individuals and the method of payment to the Squadron Leader, while also examining his electronic devices. The Squadron Leader claimed he became involved “unaware and without intention,” but faces a prison sentence of up to 20 years and potentially the loss of his Greek citizenship.