Security officials have issued a formal alert to members of both parliamentary chambers regarding coordinated recruitment attempts by individuals connected to Chinese intelligence services. The warning identifies two operatives using professional networking platforms to establish contacts with politicians, economists, and government staff.
According to security sources, these individuals present themselves as headhunters while actually seeking confidential information and cultivating long-term relationships. Their targeting extends beyond elected officials to include thinktank researchers and civil servants who maintain regular access to political figures.
The security minister confirmed the alert in a parliamentary statement, characterizing the activity as a deliberate foreign interference campaign. “This represents a covert effort by another nation to influence our sovereign affairs,” the minister told lawmakers, emphasizing that such operations would not be tolerated.
Intelligence assessments indicate the operatives frequently conceal their activities behind front companies and external recruitment agencies. This approach mirrors previous security service warnings about similar tactics employed through professional networking sites, where thousands of British professionals have reportedly been approached under the guise of employment opportunities.
The alert was distributed through parliamentary leadership channels, ensuring all members received direct notification of the potential security threat.
