New York man found guilty of acting as an unregistered agent of China
Summary
A New York man, Lu Jianwang, was found guilty of acting as an unregistered agent for the Chinese government by running a secret police station in Manhattan’s Chinatown. He was accused of helping China locate a pro-democracy activist in the US and could face up to 30 years in prison.Key Facts
- Lu Jianwang, 64, helped open a "secret police station" in New York’s Chinatown in 2022 on behalf of China.
- He did not inform the US government that he was working as an agent for China, which is required by law.
- Lu allegedly helped China locate a pro-democracy activist living in California.
- He was arrested in April 2023 and found guilty after a week-long trial in Brooklyn federal court.
- Lu faces up to 30 years in prison for conspiracy, acting as an unregistered agent, and obstruction of justice.
- The FBI said the case shows their commitment to stopping secret operations by foreign governments inside the US.
- Another co-defendant, Chen Jinping, pleaded guilty to similar charges in 2024.
- Similar cases include a California mayor who pleaded guilty to acting as an illegal agent for China.
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