Summary
A former aide to a German far-right political leader has been sentenced to nearly five years in jail for spying for China. Jian Guo worked for politician Maximilian Krah and passed confidential information to China over a period of years.
Key Facts
- Jian Guo, an aide for a German politician, was jailed for spying for China.
- He received a sentence of four years and nine months.
- Guo worked with Maximilian Krah, a member of the European Parliament, until last year.
- The court found Guo shared confidential information with Chinese authorities from 2019 to 2024.
- Guo claimed he was not involved with Chinese intelligence.
- Krah stated he only learned about the allegations through media reports.
