Secret Chinese Police Station Busted in NYC: Man Pleads Guilty

One of two NYC residents accused of running a secret Chinese police station in Chinatown has pleaded guilty to acting as an agent of the Chinese government. Chen Jinping's guilty plea reveals a shocking operation that operated for months under the guise of an ordinary business.

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The Case: Chen Jinping and Lu Jianwang are accused of establishing the first known overseas police station in the US. Located in an entire floor of a Chinatown office building, the station, which closed in Fall 2022, allegedly targeted Chinese dissidents in the US. The US Attorney's office said the two men obstructed justice by deleting evidence of communications with a Chinese Ministry of Public Security (MPS) official.

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The Fallout: An FBI search warrant executed in October 2022 uncovered deleted communications. While Chen faces up to five years in prison, Lu's trial is pending. Video evidence also surfaced showing Lu Jianwang alongside NYC Mayor Eric Adams and Senator Chuck Schumer at an event. Both officials' offices have stated they did not know Lu.

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Political Implications: Lu Jianwang's past political donations, totaling at least $32,625 to New York elected officials, including Mayor Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul since 2006, raise further questions.

This case highlights serious concerns about foreign interference and national security. The investigation continues to unfold, with significant implications for US-China relations.