Chenguang Gong, a Chinese-U.S. dual citizen and former engineer, admitted to stealing over 3,600 proprietary files from a defense technology firm. He worked there for a short period in early 2023 and transferred sensitive information regarding infrared sensors and other military technologies. The files included critical sensor designs for tracking nuclear missile launches and detecting heat-seeking missiles. Gong's actions included transferring files marked as proprietary and classified after accepting a job offer from a competitor. He pleaded guilty and was released on bond after being charged with theft of trade secrets.
Chenguang Gong, a former engineer, pleaded guilty to stealing over 3,600 trade secrets to assist China, involving sensitive defense technology files. His actions occurred during his brief employment.
During his brief employment, Gong transferred files containing critical designs for military sensor technology and other defense systems essential for national security.
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