Ex-U.S. Navy sailor sentenced to over 16 years after spying for China
The Washington Post • • general
Key Points:
- U.S. Navy sailor Jinchao Wei was convicted of supplying photos and documents to a Chinese handler in exchange for $12,000.
- Wei initially expressed suspicion when approached via social media in February 2022 by someone interested in naval ships.
- Despite recognizing the approach as espionage and refusing an initial $500 offer, Wei later engaged in the illegal activity.
- After his conviction, Wei admitted fault in a note to the judge, stating, "I screwed up."
