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Chinese National Pleads Guilty to Running Covert Police Station in Manhattan, Faces Five Years in Prison

Dec 22, 2024, 01:38 AM

A Chinese national has pleaded guilty to operating a covert police station in Manhattan on behalf of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The individual, who has not been named in the reports, faces a potential prison sentence of up to five years. The guilty plea underscores ongoing concerns regarding China's efforts to monitor and intimidate dissidents abroad. The case has drawn attention to the broader implications of foreign influence and espionage activities on U.S. soil, with authorities continuing to investigate similar operations that may exist in other cities.