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China Tried to Compromise a British Researcher Investigating Its Organised Crime Links
The Guardian·Sunday, 7 June 2026
Dr David Wilson, who wrote a UK Home Office report on Chinese state-linked organised crime in Britain, says he was targeted with honey traps and approached by a former British police officer in what appeared to be an attempt to influence his findings. The report was only declassified earlier this year. Wilson is now speaking publicly about the pressure campaign against him.
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India faces similar Chinese influence operations — from border disputes to cyber intrusions. This story shows how Beijing allegedly operates in friendly Western countries, a playbook that applies globally.
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