A former US Army Sergeant has entered a guilty plea in federal court, admitting to an attempt to provide sensitive national defense information to the People’s Republic of China.
The individual faced charges related to espionage, specifically the unlawful retention and attempted transmission of classified documents and data that could harm the security interests of the United States if disclosed to a foreign power.
Authorities state the investigation revealed the former sergeant engaged in efforts to collect and transmit this restricted information to officials representing China. The guilty plea signifies an admission of the core allegations by the defendant.
This case underscores the persistent threats posed by foreign intelligence services seeking to compromise US military and government secrets. The legal proceedings will continue towards a sentencing phase, where the court will determine the appropriate punishment based on the severity of the crime and relevant laws pertaining to the attempted sale of secrets to a foreign adversary. Such offenses carry significant penalties, reflecting the grave risk they pose to national security.
Source: https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2025/06/23/infosec_news_in_brief/
