U.S. Navy Sailor Convicted of Spying for China
August 21, 2025
August 21, 2025
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release:
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U.S. Navy Sailor Convicted of Spying for China
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Yesterday, on Aug. 20, a federal jury convicted Jinchao Wei, also known as Patrick Wei, of espionage and export violations. Wei was an active-duty U.S. Navy sailor stationed at Naval Base San Diego when he agreed to sell Navy secrets to a Chinese intelligence officer for $12,000.
Following . . .
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U.S. Navy Sailor Convicted of Spying for China
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Yesterday, on Aug. 20, a federal jury convicted Jinchao Wei, also known as Patrick Wei, of espionage and export violations. Wei was an active-duty U.S. Navy sailor stationed at Naval Base San Diego when he agreed to sell Navy secrets to a Chinese intelligence officer for $12,000.
Following . . .