Coverage dated October 24, 2025

3 Chinese citizens arrested for attempting to illegally buy uranium

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The suspects planned to transport the nuclear material to China through Russia, the security service said in a statement.

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CNN
Georgia arrests three Chinese nationals for trying to buy uranium illegally, local media reports (opens CNN)
Published Oct 24, 2025
CNN's feed description
Georgia’s internal security service said on Saturday that it had arrested three Chinese citizens in the capital Tbilisi, for attempting to illegally purchase two kilograms of “nuclear material” uranium, Georgia’s Interpress news agency reported.
Seattle Times
3 Chinese citizens arrested in Georgia for attempting to buy uranium (opens Seattle Times)
Published Oct 24, 2025
Seattle Times's feed description
Three Chinese citizens have been arrested in Georgia’s capital, Tbilisi, for attempting to illegally purchase uranium.
Al Jazeera
Chinese citizens arrested in Georgia, accused of trying to buy uranium (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Oct 24, 2025
Al Jazeera's feed description
Country in the South Caucasus has witnessed several serious incidents involving the illicit trade in nuclear materials.
Breitbart News
Three Chinese Citizens Arrested in Tbilisi for Attempting to Buy Uranium (opens Breitbart News)
Published Oct 24, 2025
Breitbart News's feed description
Three Chinese citizens have been arrested in Georgia's capital, Tbilisi, while attempting to illegally purchase 2 kilograms of uranium.
CBS News
3 Chinese citizens arrested for attempting to illegally buy uranium (opens CBS News)
Published Oct 24, 2025
CBS News's feed description
The suspects planned to transport the nuclear material to China through Russia, the security service said in a statement.