New revelations continue to come to light this week regarding the alleged espionage of a high-ranking 54-year-old Greek Air Force officer accused of spying for the Chinese.
According to reports, individual who allegedly recruited the now jailed and suspended officer introduced himself as “Steven,” although intelligence officials express reservations as to whether this is his real name or an operational alias.
According to Greek public broadcaster ERT, the two men’s collaboration included meetings in Athens and Beijing, as well as encrypted conversations. Their first contact took place in 2025 at a well-known restaurant in the port of Piraeus. Initially, the Greek officer is charged with providing analyses of international interest, receiving a payment of 500 to 600 euros before “graduating” to supplying classified and high-value military secrets.
In the second phase, the amounts he received increased significantly, media reports in Athens stated.

“Steven” allegedly deposited sums 5,000 euros per month, and up to 15,000 euros per quarter into the officer’s digital wallet, which was linked to a hidden mobile phone.
To avoid detection, the 54-year-old admitted that he visited bank ATMs in disguise, making low three-figure withdrawals in order to try and conceal the cash from his illicit activity.

Investigators continue to believe that money was the main motive behind the espionage.

According to sources quoted in the media report, the Chinese “handler” had given the officer a “burner phone” and the passwords to a digital wallet (crypto wallet). Through this application, the 54-year-old received bank transfers from China, which he then transferred to his bank accounts in Greek banks.

Software, military codes

The same reports have the Chinese liaison requesting technical specifications on certain weapon systems, data on specialized software and access codes to military networks.

Greek authorities believe the goal was to copy western technologies and weapon systems. As open sources were insufficient, access to closed software and classified codes was deemed necessary.

The suspect, who held the rank of colonel in the Hellenic Air Force, was reportedly signed a confession and is cooperating with prosecutors and military counter-intelligence.