Unauthorized Access: Workers Gaining Entry to Krah's Account

In a shocking turn of events, former Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Maximilian Krah is standing trial in Germany, accused of being involved in alleged espionage activities by his former employee, Jian G.

Jian G., who worked as an assistant in Krah's MEP office from 2019 to 2024, is suspected of being an agent for a Chinese intelligence agency since 2002. The Dresden Public Prosecutor's Office has applied to lift Krah's immunity as a member of the Bundestag to proceed with the investigation.

Krah met Jian G. in 2015 while representing a company whose managing director was G. He hired Jian G. for his competencies in foreign trade when he became a member of the European Parliament in 2019. However, Krah claims he was unaware of Jian G.'s membership in China's Communist Party.

The indictment alleges that Jian G. gathered personal information about the leadership of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) and surveilled Chinese dissidents. He was tasked by Krah himself to connect with the German federal authority to gain access to Theseus, the security portal of the European Parliament.

The team managing Krah's accounts used the same password for everything, which raised concerns when it was discovered that Jian G. had unrestricted access to Krah's personal accounts. The password was changed every six months by the team, but it is unclear whether this was done to prevent the alleged espionage or to cover it up.

Krah assumed everything was fine after Jian G. underwent a security check when he was hired at the European Parliament. However, he did not receive any warnings from German or European authorities regarding Jian G.

A suspected accomplice, Jaqi X., is also on trial. She is accused of providing Jian G. with data on flights, cargo, and passengers, especially regarding the transport of military goods.

Maximilian Krah won the direct mandate in the constituency of Chemnitz - Erzgebirge II in the federal election in February and is now a member of the Bundestag. The trial is ongoing, with seven more trial dates scheduled until the end of September at the Higher Regional Court.

The Dresden Public Prosecutor's Office is also investigating Krah's role in the alleged espionage activities of his former employee. Krah described Jian G. as a "foreign Chinese" who was dissatisfied with the Chinese government but appreciated the economic progress.

This case has raised questions about the security measures in place for MEPs and their staff, as well as the potential for foreign influence in German politics. The trial is expected to continue in the coming months, with the outcome likely to have significant implications for both Krah and German-Chinese relations.