Grave threat: British spy chief confirms MI5 crushed Chinese plot to attack UK security
Published on: Oct. 16, 2025, 9:52 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
MI5 successfully disrupted a Chinese intelligence scheme targeting Britains national security in the previous week, disclosed Director General Sir Ken McCallum. Addressing publicly, he conveyed frustration in the collapse of a major espionage trial that involved parliamentary researchers Chris Cash and Chris Berry. Sir Ken cautioned of a 35 percent elevation in hostile state threat operations, emphasizing developing espionage, sabotage, and terrorism challenges.
