Former Mountie charged with foreign interference involving Chinese government
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A retired RCMP officer has been charged with foreign interference, accused of helping the Chinese government 'identify and intimidate' an individual.
A retired RCMP officer has been charged with foreign interference, accused of helping the Chinese government "identify and intimidate" an individual.
William Majcher, 60, appeared via videoconference at the Longueuil, Que. courthouse on Friday.
"Majcher allegedly used his knowledge and his extensive network of contacts in Canada to obtain intelligence or services to benefit the People's Republic of China," an RCMP press release states.
Majcher is from Hong Kong, according to the national police force.
He was charged Friday with two counts under the Security of Information Act: preparatory acts for the benefit of a foreign entitity, and conspiracy.
The RCMP says an investigation into Majcher's alleged "suspicious activities" was first launched in the fall of 2021.
"It is alleged that he contributed to the Chinese government's efforts to identify and intimidate an individual outside the scope of Canadian law," the release continues.
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