A Canadian citizen of Chinese origin has been arrested in Belgium on suspicion of espionage while interning at NATO’s Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE). The arrest occurred on Thursday, but details were released Saturday by authorities. The individual is accused of acting on behalf of a foreign country, though the nation was not immediately disclosed. The intern worked within SHAPE, the operational headquarters of NATO, raising security concerns. Belgian authorities are leading the investigation into the alleged spying activities. This incident is likely to heighten scrutiny of security protocols within the alliance and could strain international relations. Further details regarding the allegations and the intern’s activities are pending investigation.