September 2024 Intelligence News

Probe finds Beijing seeking to mislead, sow distrust ahead of US election VOA 28 Sep 2024 -- U.S. intelligence agencies this week emphasized that Russia, Iran and China remain the primary external forces attempting to influence American voters ahead of the November presidential election.
Three IRGC Cyber Actors Indicted for 'Hack-and-Leak' Operation Designed to Influence the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election US Dept. of Justice 27 Sep 2024 -- The Justice Department today announced the unsealing of an indictment charging Iranian nationals, and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) employees, Masoud Jalili, 36, also known as, مسعود جلیلی, Seyyed Ali Aghamiri, 34, also known as, سید علی آقامیری, and Yaser Balaghi, 37, also known as, یاسر بلاغی (the Conspirators), with a conspiracy with others known and unknown to hack into accounts of current and former U.S. officials, members of the media, nongovernmental organizations, and individuals associated with U.S. political campaigns.
Treasury Sanctions Iranian Regime Agents Attempting to Interfere in U.S. Elections US Treasury 27 Sep 2024 -- Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designatedseven individuals as part of a coordinated U.S. government response to Iran's operations that sought to influence or interfere in the 2024 and 2020 presidential elections. Iranian state-sponsored actors undertook a variety of malicious cyber activities, such as hack-and-leak operations and spear-phishing, in an attempt to undermine confidence in the United States' election processes and institutions and to interfere with political campaigns. The designations undertaken today pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13848, complement law enforcement actions taken by the Department of Justice against a variety of Iranian election interference actors.
US moves against Iranian actors charged with election meddling VOA 27 Sep 2024 -- The United States put bounties on three Iranian hackers, charging them with multiple crimes in connection with an attempt to undermine former President Donald Trump's reelection campaign and upend the upcoming U.S. presidential election.
United States Sanctions Iran-Backed Malicious Cyber Actors That Have Attempted to Influence U.S. Elections US Dept. of State 27 Sep 2024 -- The Department of State is taking coordinated action with other U.S. government agencies to respond to Iran's operations that seek to influence the 2024 U.S. election, as well as previous operations dating back to 2020.
Joint Statement on the Security and Resilience of Undersea Cables in a Globally Digitalized World US Dept. of State 26 Sep 2024-- The following joint statement was endorsed by the United States of America, Australia, Canada, the European Union, the Federated States of Micronesia, Finland, France, Japan, the Marshall Islands, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Tonga, Tuvalu, and the United Kingdom on the occasion of the 79th annual United National General Assembly.
The Russian Federation's malign activities and interference: UK statement to the OSCE, September 2024 UK FCDO 26 Sep 2024 -- Deputy Ambassador Brown condemns Russian disinformation and other forms of malign influence.
North Korea says its satellite spied US nuclear submarine Radio Free Asia 24 Sep 2024 -- North Korea's space agency spotted a U.S. nuclear-powered submarine in South Korea, the North Korean leader's powerful sister, Kim Yo Jong, said, in what would be the first confirmation that the North has a functioning spy satellite.
Press Statement of Vice Department Director of WPK Central Committee Kim Yo Jong KCNA 24 Sep 2024 -- Kim Yo Jong, vice department director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, released on Tuesday the following press statement titled "An abnormal object appeared at Pusan Port: U.S. strategic assets would not find their resting place in the Korean peninsula."
AI not yet a 'revolutionary influence tool,' US says VOA 23 Sep 2024 -- Russia, Iran and China are not giving up on the use of artificial intelligence to sway American voters ahead of November's presidential election even though U.S. intelligence agencies assess the use of AI has so far failed to revolutionize the election influence efforts.
Pakistan names new chief for powerful ISI spy agency VOA 23 Sep 2024 -- Pakistan has appointed Lieutenant-General Muhammad Asim Malik as the new head of the country's top spy agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence, or ISI.
IRGC dismantles Israel-linked sabotage team in Iran IRNA 22 Sep 2024 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has dismantled an Israel-linked team which it said had planned "anti-security measures" in Iran.
IRGC intelligence forces arrest 12 Israeli-linked elements in Iran Press TV 22 Sep 2024 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) intelligence forces have dismantled a network affiliated with the Israeli regime that was planning to carry out measures undermining Iran's security.
How Russia Spreads Fake News In The Balkans RFE/RL 22 Sep 2024 -- It was midnight in Tehran and 10 in the evening in Belgrade on April 13 and a massive disinformation campaign was about to be launched.
Hungarian Intelligence Denies Local Firms Played Part in Lebanese Pager Explosion Sputnik 21 Sep 2024 -- None of Hungarian firms or experts played a role in the production or modification of pagers that exploded in Lebanon, Hungary's Constitution Protection Office, the civilian domestic intelligence agency, said on Saturday.
Lithuanian Lawyer Imprisoned For Spying For Belarus RFE/RL 20 Sep 2024 -- The Vilnius regional court has found Lithuanian lawyer Mantas Danielius guilty of spying for Belarus and sentenced him to nine years in prison.
How Lebanon's wireless paging system was weaponized to make Hezbollah devices explode VOA 19 Sep 2024 -- The simultaneous explosion of thousands of pagers used by Lebanese militia Hezbollah on Tuesday was the result of an unprecedented weaponization of a wireless paging system, in which rigged devices detonated upon receiving a coded signal transmitted by radio frequency.
Radios That Exploded in Lebanon Ceased Production 10 Years Ago - Manufacturer Sputnik 19 Sep 2024 -- Japanese company ICOM, believed to be the manufacturer of the radios that exploded in Lebanon, said the products were discontinued 10 years ago.
Israel Created Shell Company to Produce Explosive Pagers Shipped to Lebanon - Reports Sputnik 19 Sep 2024 -- Israel has created a shell company to manufacture explosive pagers that were then shipped to Lebanon, media reported, citing three intelligence officers.
What We Know About The Hungarian, Bulgarian, And Norwegian Links To Hizballah Pagers RFE/RL 19 Sep 2024 -- A Bulgarian company with Norwegian links has surfaced in the supply chain of the pagers that detonated in Lebanon this week, killing 37 people and injuring several thousand others.
China-connected spamouflage impersonated Dutch cartoonist VOA 19 Sep 2024 -- Based on the posts of an X account that bears the name of Dutch cartoonist Bart van Leeuwen, a profile picture of his face and short professional bio, one would think the Amsterdam-based artist is a staunch supporter of China and fierce critic of the United States.
MSS warns Chinese students abroad of spy recruitment Global Times 19 Sep 2024 -- China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) on Thursday released an article warning Chinese students studying overseas against being recruited or manipulated by overseas espionage agencies and advising them to remain vigilant and take precautions for their safety.
Joint ODNI, FBI, and CISA Statement Director of National Intelligence 18 Sep 2024 -- "Since the 19 August 2024 joint ODNI, FBI, and CISA public statement on Iranian Election Influence Efforts, the FBI has learned additional details about Iran's efforts to sow discord and shape the outcome of U.S. elections."
Intelligence suggests Iran sought to ensnare Trump, Biden in hack-and-leak VOA 18 Sep 2024 -- Iran's efforts to upend U.S. politics ahead of November's presidential election by targeting the campaign of former President Donald Trump went well beyond a standard hack-and-leak operation.
Mossad behind pager explosions in Lebanon: Media IRNA 18 Sep 2024 -- Western media have concluded that the Israeli spy agency Mossad planted explosives in the batteries of pagers that exploded in Lebanon, resulting in deaths and injuries on Tuesday's evening.
UK summons Russian Ambassador following Russia's public campaign of aggression against the UK UK FCDO 18 Sep 2024 -- The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has summoned the Russian Ambassador today following Russia's malicious and deliberate public campaign of aggression against the UK.
Meta bans RT, other Russian state media outlets over alleged 'foreign interference activity' Press TV 17 Sep 2024 -- The US-based technology conglomerate Meta Platforms has banned Russian state media outlets, including RT, over alleged "foreign interference activity."
Leaked Records Detail Vast Russian Influence Campaign Targeting Ukraine, EU RFE/RL 17 Sep 2024 -- A trove of leaked records from a Russian disinformation campaign reveals how Moscow sought to discredit Ukraine and Western governments that support it while also trying to boost support for far-right political parties in the European Union.
China's influence campaign intensifies as US election nears VOA 17 Sep 2024 -- At first glance, Noah R. Smith might seem like your typical social media user. His bio says he's a father, a former "Track and Field representative," and a current member of the PanAm Sports organization.
Sanctioning Enablers of the Intellexa Commercial Spyware Consortium US Dept. of State 16 Sep 2024 -- The United States will not tolerate the misuse of technologies that undermine Americans' national security or that of our allies, nor will we tolerate the misuse of technologies to perpetrate human rights abuses or undermine freedom of expression.
Treasury Sanctions Enablers of the Intellexa Commercial Spyware Consortium US Treasury 16 Sep 2024 -- Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned five individuals and one entity associated with the Intellexa Consortium for their role in developing, operating, and distributing commercial spyware technology that presents a significant threat to the national security of the United States.
Foreign Ministry Official Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova's comment on the US's most recent restrictions on Russian media Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 15 Sep 2024
Statement by Minister Joly on Russian interference Canada 13 Sep 2024
Backgrounder: RT's hostile activities Canada 13 Sep 2024
Russia's RT Network Working Directly With Kremlin To Spread Disinformation, U.S. Says RFE/RL 13 Sep 2024 -- The United States on September 13 said the Russian news outlet RT is taking orders directly from the Kremlin and working with Russian military intelligence to spread disinformation around the world to undermine democracies.
U.S. Activists Convicted On Charges Linked To Russian Political Influence Operation RFE/RL 13 Sep 2024 -- A jury in Florida has convicted four civil rights activists of conspiring to act as unregistered Russian agents as part of a secret initiative by Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) to influence U.S. politics.
Alerting the World to RT's Global Covert Activities US Dept. of State 13 Sep 2024 -- Today, the United States is designating three entities and two individuals for their connection to Russia's destabilizing actions abroad. According to new information, much of which originates from employees of Russian state-funded RT (formerly "Russia Today"), we now know that RT moved beyond being simply a media outlet and has been an entity with cyber capabilities.
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Statement on RT UK FCDO 13 Sep 2024 -- FCDO statement following US attribution of RT to Russian state
How propaganda outlets cover - or ignore - aspects of US election VOA 13 Sep 2024 -- When Kamala Harris and Donald Trump met in a presidential debate on Tuesday, they spoke about a range of foreign policy issues, including China and Russia's war in Ukraine.
Report: Iran boosts ties with criminal networks to attack critics in US, Europe VOA 12 Sep 2024 -- The Washington Post is reporting that the Iranian government has increased its ties with criminal networks overseas to carry out attacks on its critics in the United States and Europe.
U.S. Citizens Convicted of Conspiring to Act as Illegal Agents of the Russian Government US Dept. of Justice 12 Sep 2024 -- A jury today convicted Omali Yeshitela, 82, Penny Hess, 78, Jesse Nevel, 34, all of St. Louis, and Augustus C. Romain Jr., 38, of Atlanta, of conspiracy to act as agents of a foreign government. The defendants were charged in a superseding indictment on April 13, 2023.
The United States of America and the Republic of Estonia sign Memorandum of Understanding on Countering Foreign State Information Manipulation US Dept. of State 12 Sep 2024 -- Today, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell and Estonian Secretary of State Taimar Peterkop, with Estonian Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Jonatan Vseviov in attendance, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation between the United States and the Republic of Estonia on countering foreign state information manipulation.
Intel Agency's Director Discusses Organization's Post-Declassification Era DoD News 10 Sep 2024 -- If you've never heard of the National Reconnaissance Office, you're not alone.
Former CIA Officer Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Conspiracy to Commit Espionage US Dept. of Justice 11 Sep 2024 -- Alexander Yuk Ching Ma, 71, of Honolulu, a former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officer, was sentenced today to conspiring to gather and deliver national defense information to the People's Republic of China (PRC).
Message to the Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Foreign Interference in or Undermining Public Confidence in United States Elections The White House 09 Sep 2024
Press Release: Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Foreign Interference in or Undermining Public Confidence in United States Elections The White House 09 Sep 2024
German Intelligence Warns Of Russian GRU Cyberactivities Against NATO, EU RFE/RL 09 Sep 2024 -- The German domestic intelligence agency has issued a rare public warning about the activities of a cybergroup within Russia's GRU military intelligence agency, citing recent joint research with U.S. agencies that points to the GRU group's efforts to target U.S. and global "critical infrastructure."
Experts applaud steps US steps to disrupt Russian disinformation VOA 09 Sep 2024 -- The U.S. Justice Department announced September 4 that two Russian nationals, Kostiantyn Kalashnikov and Elena Afanasyeva, had been charged with conspiracy to violate the Foreign Agents Registration Act and conspiracy to commit money laundering in the Southern District of New York.
US, UK spy chiefs urge support for Ukraine in joint essay VOA 07 Sep 2024 -- The heads of the American and British foreign intelligence agencies said in a joint essay published Saturday that ongoing support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia is essential.
Taiwan intelligence chief attends Latin American, Caribbean meeting CNA 07 Sep 2024 -- Director-General of Taiwan's National Security Bureau (NSB) Tsai Ming-yen (蔡明彥) recently attended a regional meeting of intelligence chiefs that was held in Paraguay, and he met with that country's President Santiago Pena, the NSB said Saturday.
Six negative decisions on real estate transactions Finnish MoD 06 Sep 2024 -- On 4 September 2024, Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen signed six negative permit decisions concerning real estate acquisitions by buyers from outside the EU and EEA. The negative decisions concern properties in Mikkeli, Imatra and Kouvola, and three properties in Lieksa.
Clues show Huang Ping was Chinese diplomat directing New York official Radio Free Asia 06 Sep 2024 -- Linda Sun, a former aide to two New York governors, appears to have received direct orders and bribes from a top Chinese diplomat, according to evidence in the Justice Department's list of allegations against her.
'You Wanted Turmoil. You Got It': How FSB Officers Chatted, And Plotted, To Sow Discord In The U.S. RFE/RL 06 Sep 2024 -- On March 12, 2018, just before 6 p.m. in Moscow, Aleksandr Ionov, a well-traveled Russian man with a penchant for tailored three-piece suits, sent a series of text messages to a local phone number regarding a quixotic effort to get the state of California to secede from the United States.
US adversaries step up efforts to influence results of next election VOA 06 Sep 2024 -- Russia, Iran and China are ramping up efforts to impact the outcome of the U.S. presidential election and down-ballot races, targeting American voters with an expanding array of sophisticated influence operations.
Iran rejects US allegations of election meddling as 'hackneyed, groundless' Press TV 06 Sep 2024 -- Iran has rejected as "hackneyed and groundless" the US administration's claims of Tehran's interference in the forthcoming American election.
Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova's answer to a media question about the latest US restrictions against Russian media groups Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 05 Sep 2024
Kremlin Spokesman Announces Restrictive Measures Against US Media Sputnik 05 Sep 2024 -- Restrictions on the dissemination of information by US media outlets in Russia will follow in response to Washington's sanctions against the Rossiya Segodnya media group, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Sputnik.
Moscow Set to Respond to US Sanctions on Rossiya Segodnya: Tit-For-Tat Measures Coming Sputnik 05 Sep 2024 -- Moscow is preparing retaliatory measures in response to the US sanctions imposed on the Rossiya Segodnya media group, Maria Zakharova, spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry announced to Sputnik on Thursday.
Scott Ritter Says Ending Cooperation With RT, Sputnik Due to US Sanctions Sputnik 05 Sep 2024 -- Former UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter, who works as a political analyst now, said that US sanctions force him to end his cooperation with RT and Sputnik, and thanked his Russian colleagues for the professionalism they have shown over the past few years.
TV Presenter Who Worked for Channel One Russia Charged with Violating U.S. Sanctions Imposed on Russia US Dept. of Justice 05 Sep 2024 -- The Department of Justice today unsealed two indictments charging Dimitri Simes, 76, and Anastasia Simes, 55, both of Huntly, Virginia, and Russia with two separate schemes to violate U.S. sanctions.
Russian TV Presenter Who Was Former Trump Adviser Charged With Violating U.S. Sanctions RFE/RL 05 Sep 2024 -- Russian TV presenter Dimitri Simes, who served as an adviser to former President Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign, and his wife, Anastasia, have been charged with violating U.S. sanctions in connection with alleged schemes to benefit Russian broadcaster Channel One.
Channel One Russia personality indicted over alleged violations of US sanctions VOA 05 Sep 2024 -- The U.S. Justice Department unsealed two indictments Thursday against a Russian-born U.S. citizen, Dimitri Simes, 76, who was an adviser to Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign, and his wife, Anastasia Simes, 55, over separate schemes alleged to have violated U.S. sanctions.
Five Russian GRU Officers and One Civilian Charged for Conspiring to Hack Ukrainian Government US Dept. of Justice 05 Sep 2024 -- In an indictment unsealed today, a grand jury in Maryland charged six computer hackers, all of whom were residents and nationals of the Russian Federation (Russia), with conspiracy to commit computer intrusion and wire fraud conspiracy. Five of the defendants were officers in Unit 29155 of the Russian Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU), a military intelligence agency of the General Staff of the Armed Forces. The sixth individual was a civilian already under indictment for conspiracy to commit computer intrusion and is now also charged with wire fraud conspiracy.
Assistant Attorney General Matthew G. Olsen Delivers Remarks Announcing Charges Against Russian Military Officers US Dept. of Justice 05 Sep 2024
US warns Russian hackers: 'We are onto you' VOA 05 Sep 2024 -- The United States has charged five Russian intelligence officers and one Russian civilian in connection with a major cyberattack, described by U.S. prosecutors as the first shot in the Kremlin's war against Ukraine.
Estonia names Russia's military intelligence in a first-ever attribution of cyberattacks Estonia MFA 05 Sep 2024 -- Today 5 September, Estonia attributed the 2020 cyberattacks against Estonia to the members of Unit 29155 of Russia's military intelligence (GRU). It is the first time in history that Estonia has attributed cyberattacks against the state to the perpetrator of the attacks.
A GRU military unit launched cyberattacks against Estonian authorities Estonia Prosecutor 05 Sep 2024 -- During joint operation Toy Soldier conducted in cooperation with 14 services from 10 states, the Estonian Internal Security Service identified that military unit 29155, which is under the command of the Main Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation (GRU), acquired cyber capabilities and had been launching cyberattacks against both Ukraine as well as NATO and EU member states, including Estonia, since 2020.
Who is alleged Chinese agent Linda Sun? VOA 05 Sep 2024 -- Linda Sun, the Chinese American political aide accused this week of acting as an agent of Beijing, rose rapidly in New York state politics on her way to a job as deputy chief of staff to Governor Kathy Hochul.
Justice Department Disrupts Covert Russian Government-Sponsored Foreign Malign Influence Operation Targeting Audiences in the United States and Elsewhere US Dept. of Justice 04 Sep 2024 -- The Justice Department today announced the ongoing seizure of 32 internet domains used in Russian government-directed foreign malign influence campaigns colloquially referred to as "Doppelganger," in violation of U.S. money laundering and criminal trademark laws. As alleged in an unsealed affidavit, the Russian companies Social Design Agency (SDA), Structura National Technology (Structura), and ANO Dialog, operating under the direction and control of the Russian Presidential Administration, and in particular First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Sergei Vladilenovich Kiriyenko, used these domains, among others, to covertly spread Russian government propaganda with the aim of reducing international support for Ukraine, bolstering pro-Russian policies and interests, and influencing voters in U.S. and foreign elections, including the U.S. 2024 Presidential Election.
Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco Delivers Remarks at the Convening of the Election Threats Task Force US Dept. of Justice 04 Sep 2024
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Delivers Remarks at the Convening of the Election Threats Task Force US Dept. of Justice 04 Sep 202
Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Nicole M. Argentieri Delivers Remarks at the Convening of the Election Threats Task Force US Dept. of Justice 04 Sep 2024
Assistant Attorney General Matthew G. Olsen Delivers Remarks at the Convening of the Election Threats Task Force US Dept. of Justice 04 Sep 2024
Two RT Employees Indicted for Covertly Funding and Directing U.S. Company that Published Thousands of Videos in Furtherance of Russian Interests US Dept. of Justice 04 Sep 2024 -- An indictment charging Russian nationals Kostiantyn Kalashnikov, 31, also known as Kostya, and Elena Afanasyeva, 27, also known as Lena, with conspiracy to violate the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) and conspiracy to commit money laundering was unsealed today in the Southern District of New York. Kalashnikov and Afanasyeva are at large.
State Department Actions to Counter Russia's Election Interference and Foreign Malign Influence Operations US Dept. of State 04 Sep 2024 -- As part of a series of coordinated actions across the U.S. Government, the Department of State is taking three steps today to counter Kremlin-backed media outlets' malicious operations seeking to influence or interfere in the 2024 U.S. elections.
Treasury Takes Action as Part of a U.S. Government Response to Russia's Foreign Malign Influence Operations US Treasury 04 Sep 2024 -- Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated10 individuals and two entities as part of a coordinated U.S. government response to Moscow's malign influence efforts targeting the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Russian state-sponsored actors have long used a variety of tools, such as generative artificial intelligence (AI) deep fakes and disinformation, in an attempt to undermine confidence in the United States' election processes and institutions. Beginning in early 2024, executives at RT—Russia's state-funded news media outlet—began an even more nefarious effort to covertly recruit unwitting American influencers in support of their malign influence campaign. RT used a front company to disguise its own involvement or the involvement of the Russian government in content meant to influence U.S. audiences.
US crackdown calls out Russian disinformation campaign VOA 04 Sep 2024 -- The United States on Wednesday hit Moscow-linked companies and their employees with a combination of criminal charges, sanctions and other measures in response to what U.S. officials described as a malicious influence campaign meant to upend American society and impact the outcome of the presidential election.
U.S. Accuses Russia Of Attempting To Influence 2024 Election Through Kremlin-Backed News Outlets RFE/RL 04 Sep 2024 -- The United States accused Russia on September 4 of attempting to influence the 2024 U.S. presidential election through Kremlin-run media outlets and online platforms that are designed to trick Americans into unwittingly consuming Russian propaganda, a Justice Department news release said on September 4.
Autopsy Ordered After 'Russian Spy' Whale Found Dead In Norwegian Waters RFE/RL 04 Sep 2024 -- The famed "Russian spy" beluga whale was found dead in the Stavanger area of Norway last week, according to a statement by the Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries, and an autopsy has been ordered to find out if he was deliberately killed.
Turkish police arrest Kosovan man identified as head of Mossad financial network Press TV 04 Sep 2024 -- Turkish security forces have identified and arrested a Kosovar national on charges of managing the financial network of Mossad in the country and transferring money on behalf of the Israeli spy agency.
Former High-Ranking New York State Government Employee Charged with Acting as an Undisclosed Agent of the People's Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party US Dept. of Justice 03 Sep 2024 -- An indictment was unsealed today charging Linda Sun, 41, with violating and conspiring to violate the Foreign Agents Registration Act, visa fraud, bringing in aliens, and money laundering conspiracy. Sun is alleged to have acted on behalf of the government of the People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Sun's husband and co-defendant, Chris Hu, 40, was also charged with money laundering conspiracy, as well as conspiracy to commit bank fraud and misuse of means of identification. Sun and Hu were arrested earlier this morning and were arraigned in federal court in Brooklyn.
A former political aide tried to secretly advance China's interests, say prosecutors Radio Free Asia 03 Sep 2024 -- U.S. prosecutors accused Linda Sun, 40, of secretly working to push the interests of the Chinese government while working as an aide to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Former aide to New York governor charged with acting as 'undisclosed' agent for China VOA 03 Sep 2024 -- A former senior aide to New York Governor Kathy Hochul was charged Tuesday with acting as an undisclosed agent of the Chinese government.
NZSIS shares more case studies in release of annual threat environment report NZSIS 03 Sep 2024 -- The New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) has released its annual Security Threat Environment report, with updated assessments on the nature of foreign interference, espionage and violent extremism in New Zealand.
Rules for implementing state secret law come into effect Global Times 01 Sep 2024 -- A new set of rules for implementing China's Law on Guarding State Secrets took effect on Sunday, further refining the management of classified information, encouraging technological innovation in this field and enhancing cyberspace management to avoid information breach.

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