Germany accuses Turkish man of spying for Ankara
Federal prosecutors have announced charges against a Turkish national based in western Germany, accused of spying and feeding information on supposed dissidents to police and intelligence services in Turkey.
The office of the Public Prosecutor General in Karlsruhe
German authorities said the Turkish suspect is still at large
Federal prosecutors in Germany announced on Friday that they are seeking the arrest of a Turkish national residing in the western state of North Rhine-Westphalia. The individual, identified as Mehmet K., is accused of engaging in activities on behalf of a foreign intelligence service, a serious allegation that underscores concerns about espionage operations within the country.
According to the prosecutors, Mehmet K. is “adequately suspected” of having carried out actions that serve the interests of a foreign government. The choice of the term “adequately” rather than a stronger descriptor, such as “urgently,” reflects a measured approach by German law enforcement, signaling that while there is credible evidence against the suspect, it may not yet be sufficient to fully confirm the allegations. This terminology often points to an ongoing investigation that requires further substantiation before reaching definitive conclusions.
Authorities have also indicated that Mehmet K. remains at large, with efforts currently underway to locate and apprehend him. The case has drawn attention to the challenges faced by German authorities in monitoring and countering foreign intelligence activities on their soil, a topic that has gained increasing relevance in recent years amid heightened geopolitical tensions.
