U.S. Contractor Sentenced for Espionage in Germany Involving China

A U.S. citizen, Martin D., was sentenced to two years and eight months in prison by a German court for espionage related to sensitive U.S. military data intended for Chinese intelligence. He was employed by a U.S. military contractor in Germany and had contact with Chinese state bodies during the summer of 2024. Authorities apprehended him in November 2024, and he waived his right to appeal the sentence.