Montenegrin National Arrested in Poland Over China Spy Allegations
Officers from Poland's Central Bureau of Investigation carried out the arrest, with Polish broadcaster RMF FM reporting that the suspect was apprehended under a European Arrest Warrant issued at the request of Lithuanian judicial authorities, who allege he was operating in service of Chinese intelligence.
Polish authorities confirmed the suspect will face extradition proceedings under the warrant, a legal mechanism enabling the transfer of suspects between EU member states. Officials declined to elaborate on the specific allegations, citing the sensitivity of the ongoing investigation.
Lithuania — which has repeatedly flagged a surge in intelligence operations by China, Russia, and Belarus across the Baltic region in recent years — is the driving force behind the legal action.
The arrest arrives as Poland continues to tighten its counter-espionage posture, a process that has accelerated significantly since 2022. Officials across Central and Eastern Europe have grown increasingly vocal about Beijing's expanding interest in sensitive technologies, critical infrastructure, and political influence throughout the region.
Poland's strategic importance as the primary logistical corridor for military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine — combined with its proximity to Russia's Kaliningrad exclave and Belarus — has made it a prime target for foreign intelligence activity, according to Polish security officials.
Warsaw's prosecutors and security services have disclosed a string of recent arrests tied to alleged espionage, sabotage, and foreign intelligence collaboration. The most high-profile cases have centered on suspected ties to Russia and Belarus, involving individuals accused of conducting military surveillance, monitoring critical infrastructure, or laying the groundwork for acts of sabotage.
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