France captures two Chinese national spies

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0:33 So join me a Logical Leadoff on Spotify and subscribe to that podcast as well. It's a new podcast we just created and you can also find us a Logical Leadoff on Instagram. Now do our podcast show today. French authorities have charged four individuals, including two Chinese nationals, and a sophisticated espionage operation uncovered in the quiet village of Comblanis at Maynac, It's fifteen miles southeast of the case began on January thirtieth, when local residents noticed a roughly two meter wide parabolic satellite dish being installed in the garden of a house rented through Airbnb. The installation coincided with a temporary internet outage in the area, promoting suspicions that were quickly reported to authorities. Francis Domestic Intelligence Agency

1:20 launched an investigation, and on the thirty first of January, officers raided the property, seizing a computer system connected to the satellite dishes and other equipment capable of intercepting satellite transmissions. The Domestic Intelligence dh DGSI raid extended over the weekend and leading to the arrest of four men. The Paris prosecutors announced on February fifth at the suspects, two nationals from China, along with two others suspected of assisting, were placed under formal investigation for delivering information to a former foreign party. Investigators allege to the group aimed to capture and transmit data from the Starlink satellite network operated by Elon Musk. The set up reportedly allowed in interception of

2:01 exchanges involving military communications. The Geron Department, encompassing Bordeaux nearby aerospace hubs, has long drawing espionage concerns due to the proximity to defense contractors, airbus facilities, and other high tech sites central to France's aeronautics, space and military industries. Intelligence experts note that southwest France, between Bordeaux and Tulos, has become a recurring target for foreign intelligence operations in recent years.

2:28 The Chinese embassy in Paris stated it had noted media reports but had not received official notification from French authorities. So there you go, France knocked out a couple of their foreign spies. By the way, don't forget to check out logical lead off, folks,