New York man found guilty in Beijing-backed secret police outpost case

Jury in Brooklyn federal court convicted Lu Jianwang, a New York City resident, of acting as an illegal foreign agent for China and obstructing justice by deleting text messages; he was acquitted on conspiracy. The case centers on a Chinatown office prosecutors described as a Chinese overseas police station; Lu’s defense argued it was a community center for renewing licenses and social activities. Co-defendant Chen Jinping pleaded guilty in 2024. Sentencing is pending, with Lu facing up to 10 years for the agent charge and up to 20 years for obstruction.