Former, active-duty Army soldiers charged in scheme allegedly selling sensitive military information to China
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Former, active-duty Army soldiers charged in scheme allegedly selling sensitive military information to China
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Attorney General Bondi said the three men 'are accused of betraying our country' to empower China
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Published March 7, 2025 3:42am EST | Updated March 7, 2025 5:19am EST

     

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Three U.S. Army soldiers – two active-duty and one former – have been indicted for their alleged roles in gathering and sending sensitive information to individuals in China, the DOJ said.

Two active-duty  and one former soldier were arrested in Oregon on Thursday for their alleged roles in gathering and sending sensitive information to individuals in China, the Department of Justice said.

The accused are Jian Zhao and Li Tian, who were stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, and former soldier Ruoyo Duan.

All three are charged with conspiring to commit bribery and theft of government property. Zhao is facing additional charges of conspiring to obtain and transmit national defense information to an individual not authorized to receive it.

"The defendants arrested today are accused of betraying our country, actively working to weaken America’s defense capabilities and empowering our adversaries in China," said  "They will face swift, severe, and comprehensive justice."





Two of the men accused are Jian Zhao and Li Tian, who were both stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington state. (Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)

Mike Herrington, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Seattle Field Office, described the behavior of all three as "unconscionable."

"These arrests should send a message to would-be spies that we and our partners have the will and the ability to find you, track you down, and hold you to account," Herrington said. "Protecting the nation’s secrets, especially those necessary to preserve our military advantage and protect our troops, is one of the FBI’s top priorities."



 said the men will "face American justice" after "stealing America's defense intelligence capabilities and empowering adversaries like China in betrayal of our country."

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