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Chinese National Arrested for Allegedly Conspiring to Supply Arms to North Korea

Shenghua Wen, living in California, charged with conspiring to ship arms and military technology to North Korea.

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Updated: Dec 4th, 2024, 1:47 AM ET

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Shenghua Wen, a 41-year-old Chinese national residing unlawfully in California, was arrested for conspiring to send weapons and military equipment to North Korea. Allegedly funded by North Korean officials to the tune of $2 million, Wen planned covert operations against South Korea and purchased firearms, ammunition, and military technology. He faces a 20-year sentence under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and is linked to shipments concealed within containers from Long Beach to North Korea, highlighting serious national security concerns.

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