A Canadian woman of Chinese origin, who was an intern at NATO’s Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) in Mons, Belgium, has been arrested on suspicion of spying for a third country and being part of a criminal organization.

Belgian prosecutors confirmed the arrest, stating that she came under investigation after SHAPE’s security services reported her to intelligence officials.Authorities searched her home and workplace at SHAPE but found no evidence of compromised NATO operations.The suspect’s identity, the alleged foreign entity, or the criminal group remain undisclosed.

SHAPE spokespersons emphasized that operational readiness and command arrangements were unaffected, with the headquarters continuing its duties uninterrupted.Investigations are ongoing, and prosecutors have not commented further on the case.

This incident highlights concerns about security vulnerabilities at high-profile international institutions and raises questions about background checks for interns in sensitive roles.