Michael McMahon, a former NYPD detective, was sentenced to 18 months for his role in a case involving coercion by the Chinese government against Xu Jin, an expatriate. McMahon was approached by mysterious clients who provided sensitive information about Xu, including his Social Security number and travel records. His investigation revealed that Xu was wanted by China. McMahon's actions linked him to efforts by Chinese authorities to forcibly repatriate citizens under programs known as Operation Fox Hunt and Operation Sky Net, raising serious national security concerns.
Mr. McMahon, who had been a New York Police Department detective, dug deeper. He turned to a law enforcement database and discovered that Mr. Xu was wanted by the Chinese government.
Judge Pamela K. Chen emphasized the severity of Mr. McMahon's actions, stating, "This type of crime really does threaten our country's national security," underscoring the lack of empathy shown towards Xu and his wife.
The mysterious clients provided details about Xu Jin, including his Social Security number and reported that men were trying to coerce him back to China.
Prosecutors revealed that Mr. McMahon met with individuals involved in Chinese government efforts to forcibly repatriate citizens abroad, a part of operations like Operation Fox Hunt and Operation Sky Net.
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