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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Helena Smith in Athens

‘Wake-up call’ for Greece as air force officer accused of spying for China

A Greek air force fighter.
A Greek air force fighter. Christos Flessas is a squadron leader who at the time of his arrest commanded a battalion training in telecommunications. Photograph: Imago/Alamy

A Greek air force officer arrested on suspicion of spying for China has been detained pending trial after appearing before a military judge in a case that is seen as exposing Beijing’s determination to infiltrate Europe’s security and intelligence services.

Surrounded by armed escorts, a squadron leader identified as Col Christos Flessas emerged from the court late on Tuesday after giving testimony for more than eight hours.

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