Espionage Allegations Target North Macedonia Presidential Office

An espionage scandal involving the North Macedonia President's Office has emerged, with allegations of unauthorized access to classified information. An anonymous report claims that an IT administrator copied and decrypted sensitive data intended for foreign intelligence services. The investigation, initiated by the Prosecutor's Office in December 2025, is examining potential links to other staff and attempts to obstruct the inquiry. Senior officials are accused of pressuring for the case to be closed, while the Cybercrime Unit is analyzing a large volume of electronic evidence. The investigation is ongoing, with results expected to be submitted soon. The President's Office has denied retaining surveillance footage related to the incident, complicating the investigation.

Key Points: • An IT administrator in the President's Office is suspected of espionage activities. • The investigation began in December 2025, focusing on unauthorized data access. • Senior officials allegedly attempted to halt the investigation into the espionage claims.