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France‑China espionage case involving pilot

Entities: China · Pierre-Henri Chuet · Direction Générale de la Sécurité Intérieure · Pierre‑Henri Chuet · TFASA

Overview

In late July 2026 French authorities opened a formal investigation into former naval Rafale pilot Pierre‑Henri Chuet on suspicion of spying for China. Investigators allege that while still serving he travelled to China in 2018 and 2019 to conduct training seminars for Chinese military personnel, using a South African shell company and failing to report the activity. After leaving the service in 2021, Chuet continued to present himself as an aviation expert on a popular YouTube channel.

A few days later the Paris public prosecutor confirmed that Chuet was placed under judicial control and charged with four offenses, including intelligence with a foreign power and disclosure of defence secrets. The probe also examines possible tax‑fraud and other misconduct. Chuet denies passing any secrets, and the case remains under active investigation.

Timeline

  1. about 7 hours ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    Former French Fighter Pilot Pierre-Henri Chuet Charged with Espionage for China

    Ex‑French naval pilot Pierre‑Henri Chuet, now a YouTuber, was charged in July 2026 with espionage for China over alleged secret‑sharing trips, facing up to 30 years in prison.

  2. 3 days ago

    [POLITICS] 9 sources
    Former French Rafale pilot Pierre‑Henri Chuet charged with espionage for China

    Ex‑French Rafale pilot Pierre‑Henri Chuet was formally charged with espionage for China after alleged secret training trips in 2018‑2019, prompting a national‑security investigation.

Sources

7fm.be · actu17.fr · alyuwm.com · armees.com · arroyodiario.com.ar · bandung24jam.republika.co.id · la-croix.com · lejsl.com · newsbytesapp.com · qactus.fr · sputniknews.cn · upday.com