Sgt Korbein Schultz was allegedly paid $42,000 in exchange for dozens of sensitive security data.

A US Army analyst has pleaded guilty to charges of conspiring to sell military secrets to China, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has said.

Sgt Korbein Schultz was arrested in March after an investigation by the FBI and US Army counterintelligence alleged that he was paid $42,000 (£33,000) in exchange for dozens of sensitive security records.

The criminal conspiracy began in June 2022 and continued up until his arrest, officials said.

  • Kecessa@sh.itjust.works
    61·
    4 months ago

    You can get your background check and get in financial trouble after the fact and you can also get the job and realize that you’re underpaid for your level of responsibility… But it might have been greed plain and simple.

    • ccunning@lemmy.world
      41·
      4 months ago

      Definitely - especially since they’re given clearances while they’re still practically kids and have no substantial financial history.

      Basically, if you can get approved for a credit card with a $100 limit, you can get approved for a security clearance.