Politics Secret agent menace: should firms be concerned by spying claims? Amid deteriorating relations between the East and West, along with high-profile examples of corporate espionage, is it time for a more stringent approach to background checks? iStock.com/Moor Studio Image John van der Luit-Drummond Editor-in-Chief Wednesday 02 October 2024 The indictment of a former top aide to two New York governors on charges of spying for the Chinese government has sent shockwaves through US politics. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Trade Secrets Google, Meta find trade secrets at risk from AI startups Crime First conviction shows China is serious about trade secret theft Employee Relations Lessons from IKEA France’s employee spying scandal Fraud North Korean recruitment scam puts Fortune 500 firms on alert