July 2024 Intelligence News

PH, US working to conclude military intel pact by end of 2024 Philippine News Agency 31 Jul 2024 -- The Philippines and the United States are working to conclude and sign a key military intelligence sharing deal by the end of the year, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III said Tuesday.
Moldovan Intelligence Agents Raid Parliament In Spying Probe RFE/RL 31 Jul 2024 -- Moldovan Intelligence and Security Service (SIS) agents and anti-corruption prosecutors on July 31 raided the premises of the country's parliament in Chisinau, RFE/RL has learned.
Hungary's Plan To Ease Entry For Russians, Belarusians Poses 'Serious Risk' To EU RFE/RL 30 Jul 2024 -- A recent decision by Hungary to make it easier for Russian and Belarusian nationals to enter that country is triggering criticism within the EU, with the leader of the biggest political bloc warning it could open the doors to spies.
Iran Rejects US Intelligence Words on Tehran's Alleged Interference in Elections - Reports Sputnik 30 Jul 2024 -- Iran's mission to the United Nations has rejected US intelligence statements regarding Tehran's alleged interference in the upcoming elections in the United States, the IRNA news agency reported on Tuesday.
U.S. Intelligence Says Foreign Actors Seeking To Better Hide Election Interference RFE/RL 30 Jul 2024 -- The U.S. Director of National Intelligence said "foreign actors" are conducting and planning "influence operations" targeting the November elections using increasingly refined tactics "to better hide their hand."
3 Bulgarians Arrested In Vandalism Of Holocaust Memorial In Paris RFE/RL 26 Jul 2024 -- Three Bulgarian citizens have been detained on suspicion of vandalizing the Holocaust Memorial in Paris in May, the State Agency for National Security (DANS) said on July 26.
Two Men Plead Guilty to Acting as Illegal Agents of Chinese Government and Bribery US Dept. of Justice 25 Jul 2024 -- John Chen, 71, of the People's Republic of China (PRC) and Los Angeles, California, and Lin Feng, 44, a PRC citizen and resident of Los Angeles, California, pleaded guilty to acting as unregistered agents of the PRC and bribing an IRS agent in connection with a plot to target U.S.-based practitioners of Falun Gong — a spiritual practice banned in the PRC.
Leaked: Israel attempted to obstruct US lawsuit against Pegasus spyware Press TV 25 Jul 2024 -- Israel has gone to great lengths to obstruct a high-stakes US lawsuit that could potentially expose highly confidential information regarding the regime's Pegasus spyware, one of the world's most notorious hacking tools, leaked files suggest.
NCSC and Partners Warn U.S. Emerging Technology Startups About Investment by Foreign Threat Actors Director of National Intelligence 24 Jul 2024 -- The Office of the Director of National Intelligence's (ODNI) National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC) today issued a joint bulletin with ODNI's Office of Economic Security and Emerging Technology (OESET), the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI), and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) to protect U.S. emerging technology startups from investment by foreign threat actors.
Memorandum on the Delegation of Authority Under the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act The White House 24 Jul 2024
Florida Telecommunications and Information Technology Worker Charged with Acting as Agent of PRC Government US Dept. of Justice 24 Jul 2024 -- An indictment was unsealed today charging Ping Li, 59, of Wesley Chapel, Florida, with conspiring to act as an agent of the People's Republic of China (PRC) without notification to the Attorney General and with acting as an agent of the PRC without notification to the Attorney General. If convicted, Li faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison.
China's Ministry of State Security unveils espionage case involving accepting tasks from foreign spy organizations Global Times 24 Jul 2024 -- China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) on Wednesday unveiled an espionage case involving accepting tasks from spy organizations and their agents, such as writing materials for them. The MSS stated that they have discovered and handled similar espionage crimes over recent years, according to an article published via the MSS's official WeChat account on Wednesday.
Rules on implementing Law on Guarding State Secrets highlights reliability of smart information equipment Global Times 23 Jul 2024 -- A set of rules for implementing the country's Law on Guarding State Secrets will take effect on September 1, which highlights reliability of the information equipment such as smart terminal products used as part of classified information systems.
China unveils rules for implementing Law on Guarding State Secrets People's Daily 23 Jul 2024 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang has signed a decree of the State Council to unveil a set of rules for implementing the country's Law on Guarding State Secrets, which will take effect on September 1.
China's MSS unveils a new case on illegal surveying and mapping Global Times 23 Jul 2024 -- China's Ministry of State Security unveiled on Tuesday a new case based on a real-life story about a taxi driver reporting some suspicious activities to the national security authorities. It was discovered that these activities involved illegal surveying and mapping to steal a large amount of sensitive geographic information and classified geological data.
China's state security authorities warn foreign spy agencies of stealing core scientific research outcomes Global Times 21 Jul 2024 -- China's Ministry of State Security called on citizens to increase their awareness of security precautions and protect national security in a short film based on a true story about a foreign espionage agency which leveraged a researcher's position to steal the nation's core scientific research achievements through various clandestine means.
Experts discuss effects of indictment of former CIA analyst as South Korea secret agent VOA 20 Jul 2024 -- The indictment of a former CIA analyst who allegedly worked for the South Korean government — and the abrupt resignation of the top U.S. envoy for North Korea — will not affect the coordination between Washington and Seoul in dealing with Pyongyang's threats, said former U.S. officials who dealt extensively with relations between the United States and South Korea.
Former Government Official Arrested for Acting as Unregistered Agent of South Korean Government US Dept. of Justice 17 Jul 2024 -- Sue Mi Terry Provided South Korean Intelligence Officers Access, Information and Advocacy in Exchange for Luxury Goods and Funding
Ex-Polish Defense Minister Accused of Declassifying Defense Plan - Counterintelligence Sputnik 17 Jul 2024 -- The Polish Military Counterintelligence Service (SKW) on Wednesday presented to the prosecutor's office the case materials against former Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak, who is suspected of declassifying Poland's defense plan in the event of an attack.
US judge dismisses classified documents case against Trump VOA 15 Jul 2024 -- A U.S. federal judge on Monday dismissed the criminal case against former President Donald Trump accusing him of illegally hoarding hundreds of national security documents at his Florida oceanside retreat as he left office in 2021.
Jury resumes deliberations in US Senator Bob Menendez bribery trial VOA 15 Jul 2024 -- A jury resumed deliberations Monday in the bribery trial of Senator Bob Menendez in New York City after failing to reach a verdict Friday.
NSB, MOJ investigating case of Xinhua reporter: MAC CNA 12 Jul 2024 -- The National Security Bureau (NSB) and the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) Investigation Bureau are investigating the case of a reporter from China's state-run media suspected of illegally working on the production of a political TV talk show, the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) said on Thursday.
China's state security authorities release case of using campus loans to force student to steal national secrets Global Times 12 Jul 2024 -- China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) released on Friday a case involving a foreign spy intelligence agency using campus loans to pressure and threaten a student borrower through high-interest loans, violent debt collection, and intimidation in order to steal national secrets from China.
Statement on arrest of an Australian Defence Force member Australia DOD 12 Jul 2024 -- Defence is aware an Australian Defence Force (ADF) member has been arrested and charged with an espionage-related offence.
Australia accuses Russian-born couple of espionage VOA 12 Jul 2024 -- Two Russian-born Australian citizens have been accused of spying for Russia. Australian federal police arrested the married couple at their home in Brisbane on Thursday, accusing them of accessing documents related to national defense.
Germany to remove 2 Chinese firms' components from 5G networks VOA 11 Jul 2024 -- A top security official in Germany said Thursday that starting in 2026, the European nation will begin removing key components made by Chinese telecom firms Huawei and ZTE from its 5G core networks.
DIA Report Showcases Iranian Origin of Houthi Weapons Interdicted at Sea DIA 10 Jul 2024-- The Defense Intelligence Agency has released a new report providing a visual comparison of Iranian weapons and weapon components intercepted in transit to the Houthis in Yemen.
Russia Conducting 'Shadow War' To Destabilize European Countries, Leaders Say RFE/RL 10 Jul 2024 -- Russia is carrying out a "shadow war" against European countries through cyberattacks, disinformation, sabotage, and other measures and it's time to recognize it and respond, according to European leaders attending the NATO summit.
Outrage follows as Pakistan allows spy agency to tape citizens' calls VOA 10 Jul 2024 -- Pakistan has officially authorized its military-run main spy agency to intercept citizens' phone communications, sparking outcry and concerns from political opponents and advocates of civil liberties.
Navy petty officer indicted for leaking intelligence to China CNA 09 Jul 2024 -- A Navy petty officer first class has been indicted for leaking military intelligence to China in exchange for NT$170,000 (US$5,220), the Taiwan High Prosecutors Office said Tuesday.
Statement from Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines on Recent Iranian Influence Efforts Director of National Intelligence 09 Jul 2024
Russian election meddlers hurting Biden, helping Trump, US intelligence warns VOA 09 Jul 2024 -- Russia is turning to a familiar playbook in its attempt to sway the outcome of the upcoming U.S. presidential election, looking for ways to boost the candidacy of former President Donald Trump by disparaging the campaign of incumbent President Joe Biden, according to American intelligence officials.
Remarks by Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Brian Nelson at the Pacific Banking Forum US Treasury 07 Jul 2024
'Secret' New York police station is mere sliver of Beijing's U.S. harassment push Radio Free Asia 07 Jul 2023 -- Tucked above a noodle shop and an acupuncture clinic in New York's bustling Chinatown, the American Chang Le Association would not normally stand out. The building is modern but nondescript; its halls resemble an Elks Lodge, except with Chinese instead of American flags. Most days, elderly men play mahjong in the main meeting room.
Taiwan spy chief warns of sharp rise in Chinese infiltration Radio Free Asia 05 Jul 2024 -- Taiwan's national security chief says China is stepping up its infiltration of the democratic island, amid an ongoing investigation into reports that a journalist from Beijing's Xinhua news agency played a key role in editing a political talk show at a Taiwanese broadcaster.
FVEY Partners Warn of Evolving Efforts to Recruit Current and Former Western Service Members to Bolster the PRC's Military Director of National Intelligence 05 Jul 2024 -- The Office of the Director of National Intelligence's National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC) today joined partners from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom in warning about continued efforts by the People's Republic of China (PRC) to recruit current and former Western military personnel to train the PRC military.
Silicon Valley steps up screening on Chinese employees to counter espionage VOA 04 Jul 2024 -- Leading U.S. technology companies reportedly have increased security screening of employees and job applicants, which experts say is necessary to counter the cyber espionage threat from China.
US aims to 'disrupt' Chinese spy station in Cuba Radio Free Asia 03 Jul 2024 -- U.S. officials say they hope to "disrupt" a Chinese intelligence gathering operation allegedly based in Cuba after a Washington think tank released satellite images it said showed the construction of a spy base capable of surveilling a nearby American naval base.
Press release on summoning the Ambassador of Romania to the Foreign Ministry Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 03 Jul 2024
Satellite imagery shows China expanding spy bases in Cuba VOA 02 Jul 2024 -- New satellite images of Cuba show signs the country is installing improved intelligence capabilities at four military bases with suspected links to China, potentially providing Beijing with a network of facilities that could be used to spy on the United States.
Norway arrests alleged Chinese spy VOA 02 Jul 2024 -- A Norwegian man appeared in an Oslo court Tuesday to hear charges of allegedly spying for China, according to Norway's secret service.
Numerous espionage activities thwarted since Counter-Espionage Law revision Global Times 01 Jul 2024 -- One year after China implemented its revised Counter-Espionage Law, the country's national security agencies have successfully thwarted a number of espionage activities carried out by foreign entities, such as the notable British MI6 spy case, effectively safeguarding national sovereignty, security and development interests.

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