US EditionUS contractor originally from Ethiopia arrested on espionage charges, Justice Department says
- A federal contractor who worked for the State and Justice departments is facing charges for allegedly sending classified US information to Ethiopia, as per unsealed court documents.
- The contractor's actions are a violation of the law and could have serious national security implications. This incident raises concerns about the potential compromise of sensitive US information to foreign governments.
- The charges highlight the importance of robust security measures within federal agencies and the need for stricter oversight and vetting of contractors who handle classified information. The case serves as a reminder of the ongoing threats posed by insider leaks and espionage.
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U.S. contractor originally from Ethiopia arrested on espionage charges, Justice Department says
The contractor is identified as Abraham Teklu Lemma; he had a top secret security clearance and access to classified information through contracting positions with the departments of State and Justice.
US Contractor Originally from Ethiopia Arrested on Espionage Charges, Justice Department Says
Abraham Teklu Lemma, who is originally from Ethiopia, had a top secret security clearance and access to classified information through contracting positions with the departments of State and Justice.
State and Justice Department worker from Maryland is charged with espionage
A Maryland man who worked as a contractor for the State Department and Justice Department is now facing an espionage charge after allegedly using his "top secret" security clearance to funnel information to a foreign intelligence official. The Justice Department announced Thursday that Abraham Lemma, a 50-year-old naturalized U.S. citizen of Ethiopian descent living in Silver Spring, has been charged stemming from his alleged actions while work…
US contractor originally from Ethiopia arrested on espionage charges, Justice Department says - Boston News, Weather, Sports
WASHINGTON (AP) — A contractor for the U.S. government has been arrested on espionage charges, accused of providing a foreign country classified information that he downloaded and printed from his work computer system, the Justice Department said Thursday. Abraham Teklu Lemma, who is originally from Ethiopia, had a top secret security clearance and access to classified information through contracting positions with the departments of State and J…
US: Govt contractor arrested on charges of spying for Ethiopia
A US government contractor has been arrested on charges of spying, reportedly for Ethiopia. According to a statement by the US Justice Department on Thursday (September 21), 50-year-old Abraham Teklu Lemma was arrested on August 24 and has been charged with providing national defence information to a foreign government. Lemma is a naturalised US citizen of Ethiopian descent.
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