MI5 Alert: Chinese Intelligence Agencies Target UK Lawmakers Through Fake LinkedIn Recruitment Schemes

Nov 20, 2025 02:08 am CST

MI5 has warned British lawmakers about sophisticated Chinese espionage operations using fake headhunting companies on LinkedIn to target politicians and officials. The security service identified two fraudulent recruitment accounts operated by Chinese intelligence agencies seeking to gather sensitive information about the UK, prompting the government to implement enhanced security measures and warning systems for political figures.