A US citizen has been convicted of running a secret “police station” in New York City, where he reportedly helped Chinese government officials in surveilling and intimidating dissidents living in the United States.
The individual in question, identified as 66-year-old Baimadajie Angwang, is a naturalized US citizen who also served as a New York City police officer and a US Army reservist. Angwang has been found guilty of acting unlawfully as an agent of the Chinese government while serving in his official capacity as an NYPD officer.
According to prosecutors, Angwang maintained regular contact with Chinese officials at the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in New York. He provided these officials with inside information on the Tibetan community in New York and helped them in identifying potential dissidents who could be targeted for harassment.
Angwang’s defense attorney argued that he was simply trying to advance his career and did not intend to harm the United States. However, the jury found him guilty of charges including acting as an illegal agent for a foreign government, wire fraud, and making false statements.
The case has raised concerns about foreign influence operations on US soil and the potential for Chinese government interference in the affairs of Chinese nationals living in the United States.
The sentencing for Angwang is scheduled for early next year, and he could face up to 55 years in prison for his crimes.
Both the prosecution and defense have stated that they are considering their next steps in light of the verdict.
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