Chinese-born Engineer Charged with Stealing U.S. Nuclear Missile Technology Secrets

The U.S. Department of Justice has arrested Chenguang Gong, a Chinese-born U.S. citizen, for allegedly transferring over 3,600 files containing sensitive military technology to personal storage devices.

Chenguang Gong, a 57-year-old engineer living in San Jose, California, was arrested for plotting to steal and provide U.S. nuclear missile technology secrets to China.
Gong allegedly transferred more than 3,600 documents from his employer to personal storage devices, including blueprints for missile detection sensors.
The stolen documents contained blueprints for sophisticated military technology crucial for U.S. space-based systems to detect missile threats.
Gong had previously sought to provide China with information to aid its military and had applied for several 'Talent Programs' jobs administered by the PRC.
If convicted, Gong faces up to 10 years in federal prison for the theft of trade secrets, which undermines U.S. national security and competitiveness.

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