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A U.S. Navy sailor has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for transmitting sensitive U.S. military information to a Chinese government's intelligence officer.
Wenheng Zhao, who is also known as Thomas Zhao, of Monterey Park, was sentenced Monday to 27 months by a federal judge in Los Angeles. He pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy and one count of receiving a bribe in violation of his official duties. He was also fined $5,500.
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Wenheng Zhao, who is also known as Thomas Zhao, was sentenced in federal court in Los Angeles on Monday.
Wenheng Zhao, based at Naval Base Ventura County, collected nearly $15,000 in bribes in 14 different payments from a Chinese intelligence officer in exchange for information, photos and videos of involving Navy exercises, operations and facilities.
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Wenheng Zhao, who is also known as Thomas Zhao, was sentenced in federal court in Los Angeles on Monday.