Flags of China (left) and the US. File photo
New York city police officer (NYPD) was prosecute. on suspicion of spying for China
Onwan (Baimadajie Angwang) was acciused, who was born Tiibet, reported on citizen activities in New York china and probed potential sources of intelligence for the tibetan community.
Onwan is a naturalized U. S. citizen, serving in the community affairs department of New York City Police. He was arrested on Monday ,21 September.
Once convicted, he faces up to 55 years in prison.
According to the prosecutor, Anwang is also employed in the U. S. Army reserve, is a civil affairs expert.
He was accused of having contact with two officials of the Chinese consulate.
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Public court documents said mr anwang had told his chinese officials that he wanted a promotion at New York city police station, so he could help china "win honor ".
Anwang was also accused of fraud, false statements and obstruction of official procedures.
court document states that Anwang received "a number of substantial transfers from PRC( People's Republic of China ".
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"China is the largest anti-intelligence threat ,FBI in the United States and our partners will actively investigate and stop these activities at home ," the case reminds us again. "
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New York city police chief, Demot Chee (Dermot F Shea), said in a statement :" As indicated in this federal complaint, Anwang violated all his oaths in the country. For America, for America army, for the police. "
Tiibet is located in a remote area dominated by Tibetan Buddhism and is governed by China in the form of an autonomous region. Beijing claims that the region has grown enormously under its governance.
Yet human rights groups say China continues to violate human rights, in Tiibet and accusation Beijing to impose political and religious pressure on the region.
