Taiwanese Pilot Arrested After Accepting $15 Million Offer from China to Steal US Helicopter

The plan to land the stolen helicopter on a Chinese aircraft carrier was foiled by Taiwanese authorities, leading to the arrest of Lieutenant Colonel Hsieh and a retired soldier.

China offered a Taiwanese pilot $15 million to steal a US military helicopter and land it on a Chinese aircraft carrier.
The pilot, identified as Lieutenant Colonel Hsieh, initially declined the offer but later accepted when the amount was raised.
Hsieh was arrested in August by Taiwanese authorities, foiling the plan.
A retired Taiwanese soldier who relayed China's offer was also detained.
The Taiwanese Defense Ministry has taken measures to minimize damage from the case and is fully cooperating with judiciary probes.

South China Morning Post