Spying Charges Against Assistant of AfD Leader in Germany

dresden - The right-wing AfD party faces new setbacks as an assistant of a top member is charged with espionage, allegedly spying for China and leaking documents from the European Parliament.

Spying Charges Against Assistant of AfD Leader

Germany's popular right-wing party, AfD, is embroiled in controversy as it was revealed that the party had illegal foreign funding and is now facing espionage allegations.

Financial Irregularities

AfD is under scrutiny for receiving illegal funding from abroad, leading to a substantial repayment to the Bundestag for campaign billboards.

Continuing Scandal

Maximilian Krah, a key figure in AfD, faced previous controversies for insensitive remarks on WWII atrocities and suspicions of bribery through a pro-Russian platform. Despite this, he continued campaigning and retained a prominent position within the party.

Allegations of Espionage

Now, the focus shifts to Krah's assistant, Yaqi X., who is accused of spying for China since 2002. He allegedly leaked 500 documents, including classified information from the European Parliament, and shared details on weapon shipments while working at Leipzig airport.