A Brussels police officer has been arrested on suspicion of espionage for China and Russia, according to Francophone broadcaster RTBF.
Investigators are looking into whether the officer deliberately passed on sensitive information to China, Russia, or both. The officer's home has been searched as part of the investigation.
Earlier, Politico's European news outlet reported that a member of the Belgian security services had been arrested for possible espionage, but the specific service involved was not known until now.
Broadcaster RTBF established that the officer is based in the City of Brussels-Elsene police zone. The investigation will determine whether the suspect was aware of being manipulated.
Until now, it was not known which service exactly was involved.
Author's summary: Brussels police officer arrested for suspected espionage.