A Virginia man allegedly handed over top-secret information to a Chinese spy he claimed was his business partner. Kevin Patrick Mallory, 60, of Leesburg, V
A Virginia man allegedly handed over top-secret information to a Chinese spy he claimed was his business partner.
Kevin Patrick Mallory, 60, of Leesburg, Virginia, was arrested and charged in Alexandria with espionage and making false statements to federal officials, the Department of Justice announced.
The Washington Post reported that he’s a former CIA officer had a top-secret security clearance until 2012 when he left the government, and had worked with defense contractors and other agencies.
He made two trips to Shanghai in spring 2017 and met with a Chinese agent posing as a think tank staffer. Officials said he was planning another trip to China this month to hand over more documents.
“The conduct alleged in this complaint is serious, and these charges should send a message to anyone who would consider violating the public’s trust and compromising our national security by disclosing classified information, ” stated Dana J.
