Mali’s transitional government said it had foiled a “subversive plot,” arresting several military personnel, civilians, and a French national on August 1, according to Xinhua.

Officials accused the suspects, including two generals, of attempting to undermine Mali’s reconstruction efforts, allegedly with foreign backing.

The French national, Jean Vezilier, was accused of working for French intelligence, Xinhua reported.

Authorities confirmed judicial probes are ongoing and assured the public that the situation is under control.