The machinist’s mate on the amphibious assault ship USS Essex was accused of selling military secrets for US$12,000.

Jinchao 'Patrick' Wei, a US Navy sailor, was found guilty of espionage for selling military secrets to a Chinese intelligence officer. Wei, who received $12,000 for transmitting sensitive data, now faces sentencing.

A US Navy sailor in California has been convicted of espionage for selling secrets to a Chinese agent who recruited him through social media. Jinchao Wei, 25, was convicted of six charges, including espionage, conspiracy to commit espionage and unlawful export of classified data about US Navy ships.