Nation-stateJun 13, 2026
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Man pleads guilty to acting as a foreign agent for the People's Republic of China.
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Summary
Thomas Weir Pauken II has pleaded guilty to acting as a foreign agent for the People's Republic of China. An investigation by the FBI revealed that Pauken worked under the direction of Chinese intelligence officials from at least 2019 until February 2026. This case highlights ongoing efforts by foreign governments to influence individuals within the United States.
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People's Republic of China (threat_actor)FBIPhiladelphia (product)FBIWFO (product)