Recruitment of Wing Commander by Chinese Spy Network
February 7, 2026
A 54-year-old wing commander is alleged to have been recruited by a Chinese spy network in 2024. He had access to sensitive information from the Air Force and used a cryptographic device to send this information. Authorities are searching for two other individuals he worked with. The commander claimed he did this for financial gain, requesting payments in yuan. The intelligence service is investigating the validity of the information provided by the Chinese recruiter.