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U.S. Army Analyst Charged with Selling Military Secrets

Sgt. Korbein Schultz faces charges for allegedly disclosing classified information to a foreign national, highlighting concerns over the security of U.S. military secrets.

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US Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee Henry C. Leventis speaks during a news conference in Nashville announcing the arrest and indictment of US Army Intelligence Analyst Korbein Schultz for conspiracy to obtain and disclose defence information. Photo: AP
A woman adjusts a flag during the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue in Beijing on July 10, 2014.
Who Is Korbein Schultz?

Overview

  • U.S. Army intelligence analyst Sgt. Korbein Schultz has been arrested and charged with selling sensitive military information to a foreign national, purportedly in Hong Kong, for $42,000.
  • The indictment alleges Schultz provided classified documents, including details on U.S. defense plans for Taiwan and advanced weapons systems, using his top-secret security clearance.
  • Schultz's motivations for the espionage appear to include financial gain and a desire to emulate the fictional character Jason Bourne.
  • The case highlights ongoing concerns about the security of U.S. military secrets and follows recent charges against other military personnel for similar offenses.
  • Schultz pleaded not guilty to the charges, and his case has raised questions about the effectiveness of current security measures within the U.S. military.