U.S. Army Soldiers Charged in Espionage Case for Selling Military Secrets to China
Three U.S. Army soldiers, two active-duty and one former, have been arrested and indicted for allegedly selling sensitive military intelligence to contacts in China.
Who’s Involved?:
– Jian Zhao, active-duty supply sergeant
– Li Tian, active-duty Army officer
– Ruoyo Duan, former Army soldier
Charges Filed:
– Conspiracy to commit bribery and theft of government property
– Zhao faces additional espionage and national defense information charges
What They Allegedly Did:
– Sold military secrets related to U.S. Army Bradley and Stryker vehicles
– Zhao allegedly sold classified hard drives marked “SECRET” and “TOP SECRET”
– Attempted to sell a stolen U.S. government computer and documents
Government Response:
– Attorney General Pam Bondi: Called it an act of betrayal
– FBI Special Agent Mike Herrington: Warned spies that they will be found and prosecuted
– FBI Director Kash Patel: Vowed that the men will face American justice
Next Steps in the Case:
– All three suspects remain in custody pending trial
– Zhao faces espionage charges and could receive a lengthy prison sentence