Canadian Woman Accused of Spying at NATO Headquarters to Remain in Custody
Details of the Espionage Case
By Charlotte Van Campenhout and Bart H. Meijer
Suspect's Detention Status
Aug 31 (Reuters) - A Canadian woman accused of spying while working as an intern at NATO's military headquarters in Belgium will remain in custody, the Belgian Federal Prosecutor's Office said on Monday in a statement.
Extension of Pretrial Detention
The Belgian Chamber of Indictments said it had decided to extend the suspect's pretrial detention by one month.
Background of the Suspect
The woman, identified by sources as Claire Z., was arrested last month on suspicion of espionage on behalf of a third country and of membership of a criminal organisation.
Role at NATO Headquarters
The woman worked as an intern at NATO's Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, or SHAPE, in the Belgian city of Mons.
Legal Representation
Claire Z.'s lawyer did not immediately reply to an emailed request for comment.
(Reporting by Charlotte Van Campenhout and Bart Meijer; Editing by Kevin Liffey)
