Posted on Jul 22, 2023
Ex-Canadian Mountie charged over alleged China interference
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A retired federal police officer in Canada has been charged with foreign interference on behalf of China following a two-year investigation.
William Majcher, 60, allegedly used his contacts in Canada to help China "intimidate an individual outside the scope of Canadian law."
Canadian officials have repeatedly warned of ongoing Chinese intelligence activities in the country.
Targets are said to include members of parliament and Chinese dissidents.
China has strongly denied the allegations.
In a statement, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said that Mr Majcher, a native of Hong Kong, "allegedly used his knowledge and his extensive network of contacts in Canada to obtain intelligence or services to benefit the People's Republic of China".
Mr Majcher now faces two criminal counts: preparatory acts for the benefit of a foreign entity and conspiracy. Both charges fall within Canada's Security of Information Act.
William Majcher, 60, allegedly used his contacts in Canada to help China "intimidate an individual outside the scope of Canadian law."
Canadian officials have repeatedly warned of ongoing Chinese intelligence activities in the country.
Targets are said to include members of parliament and Chinese dissidents.
China has strongly denied the allegations.
In a statement, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said that Mr Majcher, a native of Hong Kong, "allegedly used his knowledge and his extensive network of contacts in Canada to obtain intelligence or services to benefit the People's Republic of China".
Mr Majcher now faces two criminal counts: preparatory acts for the benefit of a foreign entity and conspiracy. Both charges fall within Canada's Security of Information Act.
Ex-Canadian Mountie charged over alleged China interference
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel good day Brother William, always informational and of the most interesting. Thanks for sharing, have a blessed day!
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