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NBI arrests 5 Chinese nationals suspected of espionage
The wife of Chinese national Deng Yuanqing, arrested for alleged espionage, denies the accusations.
Philippine authorities apprehended Yuanqing and two Filipino associates, suspecting them of espionage activities and finding "high-precision topographic mapping" equipment.
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) claims Yuanqing's group frequently visited sensitive locations including military camps, power plants, and government offices.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) insists Deng was a "sleeper agent" involved in espionage activities and was nabbed in Makati City last Jan. 17.
NSC Assistant Director General Jonathan Malaya stated that the government has a "very solid case" against Deng and has "all the necessary evidence to prove his culpability."
Malaya added that the government has been wary of foreign espionage operations and has ramped up counter-intelligence operations, expecting more arrests.
The NBI recently arrested five other Chinese nationals in Palawan for alleged espionage, with one suspect seen recording Philippine Coast Guard ships.
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A Chinese national, identified as a graduate of a People's Liberation Army-controlled university, and two Filipinos were arrested for allegedly conducting espionage activities in the Philippines.
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A Chinese national, Deng Yuanqing, was arrested in Makati City on January 17 for allegedly engaging in espionage activities in the Philippines.
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Five Chinese nationals were arrested in Palawan for alleged espionage and illegal intelligence gathering, including drone surveillance of Philippine naval assets.
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The family and a friend of Deng Yuanqing, a Chinese national arrested for alleged espionage, have denied the accusations and maintained his innocence.
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The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is taking indications of foreign espionage operations seriously and is prepared to collaborate with other government agencies, including the Department of Justice and the National Bureau of Investigation.
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