U.S. Navy sailor pleads guilty to transmitting sensitive military information to Chinese intelligence for bribes

U.S. Navy sailor Wenheng Zhao pleaded guilty to conspiring with a Chinese intelligence officer and receiving bribes in exchange for sensitive U.S. military information.
The information Zhao provided included details about military exercises, operations, infrastructure and facilities.
Zhao used encrypted communication methods and destroyed evidence to conceal his relationship with the intelligence officer.
Zhao received nearly $15,000 in bribes from the Chinese officer.
U.S. officials condemned Zhao's actions as a betrayal that jeopardizes national security.