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Navy sailor from Monterey Park, accused of giving China secrets, must stay in custody pending trial

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A U.S. Navy sailor from Monterey Park is accused of taking bribes in exchange for sending sensitive military information to a Chinese intelligence officer. Wenheng Zhao, 26, was ordered detained Tuesday, Aug. 8, pending trial on federal charges. Zhao pleaded not guilty last week to federal charges of conspiracy and receipt of a bribe by a public official.

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U.S. Navy sailor from Monterey ordered detained in secrets case

Petty Officer Wenheng Zhao, 26, is accused of taking bribes in exchange for sending sensitive military information to a Chinese intelligence officer.

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Navy sailor from Monterey Park, accused of giving China secrets, must stay in custody pending trial

In exchange for the information the sailor provided, the Chinese intelligence officer paid Zhao nearly $15,000, the indictment alleges.

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US Navy sailor from Monterey Park is ordered detained after allegedly providing information to China

A U.S. Navy sailor from Monterey Park accused of taking bribes in exchange for sending sensitive military information to a Chinese intelligence officer was ordered detained pending trial on federal charges.

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U.S. Navy sailor from LA County ordered detained in secrets case

Judge Patricia Donahue said the sailor is a flight risk and possible danger to the community or potential witnesses.

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Spectrum News broke the news in United States on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.
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