Canadian officer accused of spying for China acquitted of charges
Summary
A retired Canadian police officer, William Majcher, was found not guilty of spying charges related to China after prosecutors could not prove he acted illegally. The judge said the evidence was weak and based on suspicion rather than clear proof.Key Facts
- William Majcher worked in Canada’s financial crime unit before retiring.
- He was charged in 2023 with breaking Canada’s Security of Information Act.
- The charges involved helping Chinese police pressure a real estate investor in Vancouver to return to China.
- A British Columbia judge acquitted Majcher, saying prosecutors failed to prove their case.
- The judge described the evidence as circumstantial, meaning it relied on guesswork, not facts.
- Majcher now lives in Hong Kong and works in financial and cybersecurity investigations.
- The case raised concerns about Chinese interference in Canada and secret police stations in the country.
- Majcher’s lawyer said fears of foreign interference may have influenced the investigation and used many public resources.
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