London police arrest 3 men on suspicion of spying for China

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressMarch 4, 2026 at 01:59 PM

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London police arrested three men on Wednesday on suspicion of spying for China. The suspects, aged 39, 68, and 43, were arrested in London and Wales for allegedly violating the National Security Act of 2023 by assisting a foreign intelligence service. Police have not released the names of the suspects as they have not yet been charged. These arrests are the latest in a series of incidents in the UK involving individuals accused of spying or political interference on behalf of China. In November, MI5 issued a warning to lawmakers about Chinese agents attempting to recruit them through LinkedIn and cover companies.

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Central Intelligence Agency 30% Powys, Wales 40% Pontyclun, Wales 40% MI5 50% United Kingdom 60% National Security Act of 2023 60% Metropolitan Police 70% London ×270% China ×290%

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South China Morning Post

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China

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