Three U.S. Soldiers Charged with Selling Military Secrets to China
Two active-duty soldiers and one former soldier face accusations of betraying national security by transmitting classified information for financial gain.
- Jian Zhao, Li Tian, and Ruoyu Duan were arrested following indictments for conspiring to sell sensitive U.S. military information to individuals in China.
- Zhao allegedly sold classified hard drives, including ones marked 'SECRET' and 'TOP SECRET,' for at least $15,000, along with an encrypted military computer and other sensitive materials.
- Tian and Duan are accused of conspiring to steal technical manuals and information on U.S. military weapon systems, including Bradley and Stryker fighting vehicles, in exchange for money.
- The FBI and Army Counterintelligence Command led the investigation, emphasizing the growing foreign intelligence threats to U.S. national security.
- Attorney General Pamela Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel vowed 'swift, severe, and comprehensive justice' for the accused, citing their betrayal of military duties and national trust.
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