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Justice Department Charges Two Individuals with Acting as Agents of the PRC Government

 Two Chinese nationals, Yuance Chen (38) and Liren "Ryan" Lai (39), made initial court appearances in Portland, Oregon, and Houston, Texas.

- They face charges in the Northern District of California for acting as agents of the PRC without notifying the Attorney General.

- Arrested on June 27, 2025, by the FBI as part of a coordinated operation across multiple states.

Charges and Activities

- Defendants are accused of carrying out intelligence tasks for the PRC’s Ministry of State Security (MSS).

- Activities included:

- Facilitating a dead-drop payment for U. S. national security information.

- Gathering intelligence on U. S. Navy personnel and bases.

- Attempting to recruit individuals from the U. S. military as MSS assets.

Government Statements

- Attorney General Pamela Bondi emphasized the ongoing threat of Chinese government infiltration into the U. S. military.

- FBI Director Kash Patel highlighted the complexity of the case and praised the FBI's counterintelligence efforts.

- Assistant Attorney General John A. Eisenberg affirmed commitment to neutralizing foreign spy networks.

- U. S. Attorney Craig H. Missakian noted the illegal intelligence-gathering operations aimed at U. S. national security.

Collaboration and Investigation

- The Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) and Department of the Navy are actively working to counter foreign intelligence threats.

- The case showcases a collaborative effort among various FBI field offices, including San Francisco, Portland, Houston, and San Diego.

- The National Security and Special Prosecutions Section is overseeing the prosecution.

Details of Alleged Activities

- Lai recruited Chen in 2021 to assist the MSS.

- In January 2022, they facilitated a dead-drop payment of over $10,000 in Livermore, California.

- Chen engaged in activities to identify potential MSS recruits within the U. S. Navy.

- Specific tasks for Chen included visiting Navy installations and gathering personal information about recruits.

Travel and Recruitment Efforts

- Chen traveled to MSS meetings in Guangzhou in 2024 and 2025 to discuss duties and compensation.

- Lai entered the U. S. on a tourist visa under the pretense of running an online retail business.

- Their travels involved cross-state movements, including a trip from Houston to Southern California.

Legal Implications

- Charged under Title 18, United States Code, Section 951 for acting as agents of a foreign government without notifying authorities.

- Possible penalties include a fine of up to $250,000 and a maximum of 10 years imprisonment.

- A criminal complaint is an allegation; all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-charges-two-individuals-acting-agents-prc-government

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