Jinchao Wei
Jinchao Wei, a 25-year-old former US Navy sailor, was convicted of espionage for selling military secrets to a Chinese agent he initially connected with through social media. Wei, who held a security clearance, provided sensitive information regarding US Navy ships, including photographic evidence and operational details, in exchange for over $12,000 across 18 months. His actions were deemed a severe betrayal of trust, jeopardizing the safety of his fellow sailors and national security. Wei is scheduled for sentencing on December 1, 2023, and could face life in prison.
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Jinchao Wei was arrested while serving as a mechanic on the USS Essex and was found guilty of espionage.
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Jinchao Wei was convicted of espionage for selling US Navy secrets to a Chinese agent.
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