Two Chinese nationals have been arrested for allegedly spying on U.S. Navy facilities and attempting to recruit military personnel on behalf of China’s intelligence services, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on July 1.
The FBI arrested Yuance Chen, 38, and Liren “Ryan” Lai, 39, on June 27 in Happy Valley, Oregon, and Houston, respectively.
According to a criminal complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, both men face charges related to conducting clandestine intelligence operations on behalf of China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS).
“This case underscores the Chinese government’s sustained and aggressive effort to infiltrate our military and undermine our national security from within,” Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a statement….
FBI Arrests 2 Chinese Men for Spying on US Navy Bases, Employees
