The Justice Department claims that Chinese operatives attempted to sabotage a criminal probe against Huawei

The Justice Department claims that Chinese operatives attempted to sabotage a criminal probe against Huawei

According to a complaint obtained by the publication, He and Wang sought to bribe a law enforcement official in exchange for information about the Justice Department’s investigation. In 2017, the two established a relationship with the employee, who is not named in the case. They allegedly requested information regarding witnesses, evidence, and potential new accusations against Huawei. He and Wang continued to pay the employee for further information, unaware that they were collaborating with an FBI double agent. The two are accused of impeding the Justice Department’s investigation into Huawei. It is unknown whether they have been arrested.