Chinese National Charged with Foreign Spy Activity | Spokane News

A Chinese national, Di Jin—also known as Sophie Jin or Xin Sui—faces serious federal charges in Detroit for allegedly working as a spy for China’s intelligence agency. The 41-year-old tech company executive is accused of meeting current and former U.S. officials while entering the country on visitor visas multiple times since 2013. She reportedly admitted to funding failing businesses by connecting politicians with companies and was asked by a think tank she believed was tied to Beijing to collect unspecified intel in Washington D.C. Messages found on her phone reveal concerns about security and potential scrutiny, and she claims she was directed by Chinese agents as early as 2012. If convicted, she could spend up to ten years in prison. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3f084e69a188bcdb