A US Navy sailor has been found guilty of espionage, accused of selling military secrets to China for $12,000. The US Department of Justice announced this on Thursday. The perpetrator was identified as Jinkao Wei, and he was found guilty by a federal jury in California after a five-day trial.
Redaksiya reports that Wei worked as a mechanic on the USS Essex amphibious assault ship. According to court documents, Wei began transmitting military information to China. This information included the ship's technical specifications, as well as its weapon systems and their security protocols. Wei received money in exchange for transmitting information to China.
During the investigation, it was determined that Wei had contact with Chinese intelligence officers and provided them with various military secrets. These actions caused serious damage to US national security. During the trial, prosecutors emphasized that Wei's actions posed a threat to US military capabilities and interests. Wei's sentence will be announced in the coming months, and he could face a long prison term. This incident once again demonstrates the importance of protecting US military secrets and combating espionage threats.
This incident once again demonstrates the importance of protecting US military secrets and combating espionage threats.
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