U.S. Navy Sailor Convicted of Spying for China
TL;DR
A U.S. Navy sailor, Jinchao Wei, was convicted of selling military secrets, including details about warships, to a Chinese intelligence officer in exchange for $12,000. Wei, stationed at Naval Base San Diego, used encrypted apps and digital dead drops to communicate with his handler, and faces a potential life sentence. The case highlights the growing threat of 'virtual espionage' by Chinese covert activities targeting military personnel.
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