US citizen convicted of running secret Chinese 'police station' in NYC
Summary
A US citizen named Lu Jianwang was found guilty of running a secret Chinese police station in New York City. He faces charges for acting as an illegal agent of China and destroying evidence linked to the station.Key Facts
- Lu Jianwang, 64, operated a covert station in Manhattan’s Chinatown for China’s Ministry of Public Security.
- He was convicted of acting as an illegal Chinese government agent and obstructing justice.
- The secret station aimed to monitor Chinese dissidents and political opponents in the US.
- At least 100 similar stations exist worldwide, with rights groups accusing them of spying and threatening Chinese nationals abroad.
- China says these are “service stations” helping with administrative tasks for its citizens overseas.
- The station in New York was closed in late 2022 after an FBI investigation.
- Lu Jianwang’s co-defendant, Chen Jinping, pleaded guilty to related charges and awaits sentencing.
- Lu could face up to 30 years in prison.
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