Former US Military Pilot Accused of Concealing China Ties

Former US Military Pilot Accused of Concealing China Ties
The U.S. Department of Justice seal on the stage at the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, on Dec. 5, 2019. Samuel Corum/Getty Images
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A former U.S. military pilot from San Diego is accused of lying about repeatedly meeting with and receiving cash payments from a Chinese national with links to intelligence services, the Justice Department (DOJ) has said.

According to court documents filed in federal court, Shapour Moinian, a former helicopter pilot for the U.S. Army, worked for various defense contractors and as a civilian contractor for the U.S. Navy for several years.

Isabel van Brugen
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Isabel van Brugen is an award-winning journalist. She holds a master's in newspaper journalism from City, University of London.
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