US navy One man was sentenced to 27 months in prison for selling secret military information to China.
On January 8, the US Department of Justice announced that it had sentenced Zhao Wenheng, 26, a US Navy petty officer. who pleaded guilty to providing sensitive military information to Chinese intelligence officials
Zhao and another US sailor, Wei Jinchao, were arrested in August. Suspected of being a spy for China Zhao pleaded guilty in October 2023 in California federal court to charges of colluding with foreign intelligence officials and accepting bribes.
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He was sentenced to 27 months in prison and fined $5,500.
According to US officials, Zhao, who is stationed at a naval base north of Los Angeles, received nearly $15,000 from Chinese intelligence officials between August 2021 and May 2023.
It has provided sensitive information regarding the security of US Navy operations, exercises, and critical infrastructure. in return
Zhao also provided information on large-scale naval exercises in the Pacific Ocean. Including electrical diagrams and blueprints of the radar system located in Okinawa. Japan
Matthew Olsen, Assistant Attorney General said in a statement that “Zhao has betrayed his sacred oath to defend his country. and puts those serving in the United States Armed Forces at risk”
He added, “The US Department of Justice is committed to fighting the Chinese government’s efforts to undermine our national security.”
Wei, who served on the amphibious assault ship USS Essex, is accused of handing over dozens of documents, photos and videos detailing the ships’ operations and systems. But no verdict has been announced yet.
Compiled from The Guardian
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