Unauthorized Access: Employee Meddling with Krah's Account
In a high-profile trial, former Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Maximilian Krah is facing questions about his relationship with an alleged Chinese spy, Jian G.
Jian G., a German national with ties to a Chinese intelligence service since 2002, worked for Krah as an employee from 2019 to 2024. During this time, Jian G. is accused of spying for the Chinese intelligence service, gathering personal information about the AfD leadership, and surveilling Chinese dissidents.
Krah, a member of the European Parliament from 2019 to 2025, served on committees for international trade, human rights, security and defense, and the delegation for relations with the USA. He hired Jian G. due to his competencies in foreign trade when he became a member of the European Parliament.
The suspected accomplice, Jaqi X., is also on trial. Jaqi X. is accused of assisting Jian G. by repeatedly transmitting data on flights, cargo, and passengers, especially regarding the transport of military goods, while working for a logistics service provider at Leipzig Airport.
Krah has invoked his right to refuse to testify when asked about possible payments from Jian G. He described Jian G. as a "Chinese foreigner" who was dissatisfied with the Chinese government's way but appreciated its economic progress.
The Dresden public prosecutor's office is investigating Krah's role in the alleged espionage activities of his former employee in a separate procedure. They have applied to lift Krah's immunity as a Bundestag member.
It is alleged that Jian G. had unrestricted access to Krah's personal accounts, and his employees could access documents, emails, and calendars. However, no information was found regarding which person had access to personal accounts and documents of the AfD leadership during their employment at Krah's former MEP office.
Krah assumed everything was fine since Jian G. underwent a security check when he was hired at the European Parliament. The password for the accounts was changed every six months, and it was the same for everything.
When the allegations against Jian G. came to light, Krah was unaware of his membership in China's Communist Party. He did not receive any warnings from German or European authorities about a possible threat from Jian G.
The trial is ongoing, and the outcome could have significant implications for both Krah and Germany's relations with China.
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