Ping Li, a former Verizon employee, pleaded guilty to conspiring with China's Ministry of State Security, conveying sensitive information about U.S. entities and individuals.
Li exploited his two-decade tenure at Verizon to relay information on Chinese dissidents and cybersecurity incidents to China's Ministry, revealing a grave security breach.
The Justice Department noted that when questioned in May 2021, Li promptly provided information on hacking events involving major U.S. companies linked to the Chinese government.
Li's attorney suggested the plea indicates the violation wasn't 'egregious' but emphasizes the seriousness of unauthorized information sharing with foreign governments.
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