Espionage
Two Chinese Nationals Charged in U.S. Navy Espionage Scheme
On July 1, 2025, U.S. prosecutors filed charges against Yuance Chen, 38, and Liren “Ryan” Lai, 39, accusing them of acting as covert agents for China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS). The duo allegedly attempted to recruit members of the U.S. Navy and gather sensitive military intelligence