Summary
A former U.S. Navy sailor, Jinchao Wei, was sentenced to nearly 17 years in prison for spying for China. Wei was convicted of sharing military secrets while serving on a naval ship in San Diego.
Key Facts
- Jinchao Wei, also known as Patrick Wei, was a former U.S. Navy sailor.
- He was sentenced to 200 months in prison for espionage.
- Wei was arrested in 2023 while working on the USS Essex in San Diego.
- He had access to sensitive information due to his security clearance.
- A Chinese intelligence officer recruited him through social media.
- Wei was convicted of espionage and other related charges in August.
- A second sailor involved in the case received a 27-month prison sentence.
