American Arrested in Germany for China Military Leak

US Citizen Accused of Selling Out to China

The investigation is being conducted in cooperation with German intelligence agencies...

US Citizen Arrested in Germany for Espionage: Martin D. accused of offering sensitive US military intel to China. Recently employed by US forces, he allegedly contacted Chinese officials in 2024. Investigation underway with German intelligence. Read more.

A US citizen, identified as Martin D., was apprehended in Frankfurt on November 7 for allegedly attempting to provide sensitive US military intelligence to China. German prosecutors announced the arrest, revealing that Martin D. had been in contact with Chinese officials since 2024.

According to German authorities, Martin D. is accused of offering to act as an agent for a foreign intelligence service, specifically targeting US military information. His employment with US forces in Germany had recently ended.

The investigation is being conducted in cooperation with German intelligence agencies. Prosecutors have chosen to withhold further details due to Germany's strict privacy laws.

Neither the US nor China has issued an official statement regarding the arrest. The incident raises concerns about potential security breaches and espionage.