Greek air force officer arrested on suspicion of spying for China

Christos Flessas being detained in case seen as exposing Beijing's strategy of infiltrating western military and security services

A Greek air force officer arrested on suspicion of spying for China has been detained pending trial after appearing before a military judge in a case that is seen as exposing Beijing's determination to infiltrate Europe's security and intelligence services.

Surrounded by armed escorts, a squadron leader identified as Col Christos Flessas emerged late on Tuesday from the court after giving testimony for over eight hours.