Gokhan Gun, a civilian electrical engineer working for the Department of Defense, has pleaded guilty to the unauthorized removal and retention of classified materials. Born in Istanbul and a dual citizen of Turkey and the U.S., Gun possessed a Top Secret security clearance. He removed at least five classified documents from his workspace to keep at his residence, which is not approved for such storage. He was apprehended by FBI agents before departing for Mexico, with classified documents found in his possession. He faces a potential five-year prison sentence.
A civilian electrical engineer for the Department of Defense pled guilty to unauthorized removal and retention of classified material, facing up to five years in prison.
Beginning in May 2024, Gun removed at least five classified documents intending to retain them at his residence, which was unauthorized for classified storage.
Gun was caught by FBI agents on Aug. 9, right before his scheduled flight to Mexico, with classified materials in his possession.
The case highlights significant lapses in handling classified information by personnel with Top Secret security clearance, underscoring national security concerns.
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