Greek Air Force Officer Detained on Espionage Allegations Involving China

A senior officer of the Hellenic Air Force has been detained in Greece over alleged espionage linked to China, according to multiple Greek media reports citing judicial and intelligence sources. The detention took place on Thursday and is being handled under Greece’s military justice system.

The officer is reported to be around 50 years old and to hold the rank of wing commander. Public broadcaster ERT reported that the investigation concerns access to classified material at national and NATO levels. Authorities have not specified the content or scope of the information.

Detention under military prosecution

Greek officials have confirmed that the case is being pursued by military prosecutors, with involvement from Greece’s National Intelligence Service, EYP. No official statement has been issued on whether any classified material was transferred outside Greek control.

Media claims under review

According to reports by Parapolitika, To Vima, and in.gr, the officer admitted to providing information to Chinese contacts. These claims have not been confirmed by publicly released court documents, and Greek authorities have not acknowledged any confession on the record.

Reporting by SKAI states that the officer had been under intelligence monitoring prior to the arrest and was detained at a military facility. References to encrypted or specialised transmission methods appear in media accounts but remain unverified.

NATO context

As a NATO member, Greece shares alliance-level planning and classified frameworks with other allies, including Türkiye. Any investigation involving access to NATO-classified material is therefore handled within alliance security procedures, though Greek authorities have made no reference to other member states in this case.

No official response from China

As of publication, Chinese authorities have issued no official response to the allegations reported in Greek media.

Open points

Authorities have not clarified whether the investigation extends beyond the detained officer or whether additional arrests are expected. Further details are pending as the judicial process continues.