FBI Arrests Three US Soldiers for Spying for China

The FBI has arrested two active-duty U.S. Army soldiers, Jian Zhao and Li Tian, along with former soldier Ruoyu Duan, on charges of bribery and theft of government property, specifically for allegedly attempting to sell classified defense information to China. The arrests were confirmed by FBI Director Kash Patel, who emphasized that such actions by service members are intolerable and undermine national security. Zhao faces additional charges for conspiring to transmit national defense information to unauthorized individuals, while Tian and Duan are accused of working together to gather sensitive military data, including technical manuals on U.S. Army vehicles. The conspiracy reportedly started in late 2021 and involved selling this information for monetary gain. Attorney General Pam Bondi stated that those involved will face severe justice for their actions, which were described as a betrayal of the country. The Department of Justice has made it clear that this crackdown is part of a broader commitment to protect national defense against espionage efforts.