A 54-year-old wing commander in Greece has been detained for at least eight hours by the to the air judicial investigator, where he faced charges of espionage in favor of China. He accepted full responsibility for his actions, requested his own conviction, and expressed a sense of relief over his arrest. The commander disclosed that after traveling to China, he lived in fear as he felt pressured and threatened by his Chinese contacts due to his involvement in espionage activities.

During his testimony, the wing commander named three individuals from China, claiming he had been collaborating with them since 2024, when he first made contact. He alleged that he received rewards totaling 25,000 euros in cash or cryptocurrency for his efforts. His statement included details of how, as the Chinese operatives pressured him for more confidential information, he recognized their true intentions and grew increasingly concerned for his family's safety, which prompted him to confess.

In response to intense questioning during his lengthy testimony, he firmly stated that no other member of the Armed Forces was involved in his espionage activities. This incident raises significant concerns about security within Greece's military ranks, particularly in the context of increasing geopolitical tensions and espionage threats, emphasizing the vulnerabilities that may exist within national defense frameworks.