Former AfD Aide Convicted of Spying for China
A former assistant to a far-right European Parliament member has been convicted of espionage, sentenced to four years and nine months in prison. The individual, identified as Jian G, worked for Maximilian Krah, a member of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, passing information on EU Parliament negotiations to Chinese intelligence since 2002. Beijing has denied accusations of espionage, claiming the reports are intended to smear and suppress China. Krah, also under investigation for alleged money laundering and bribery, was previously barred from EU elections but still secured a seat in the German parliament.
John Q. Hosedrinker