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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.

Two active-duty U.S. Army soldiers stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, seen here in 2018, have been accused by the Deptarment of Justice of theft of government property and selling military secrets to Chinese buyers.
Two active duty and one former soldier were arrested this week for conspiring to sell hard drives with classified military information and other materials to individuals in China.
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Overview

  • 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.