Espionage Act of 1917

UK Government Releases Evidence in Collapsed China Spy Case Amid Political Tensions

The UK government has published witness statements from the collapsed spy case against two men accused of spying for China. The case collapsed after prosecutors couldn’t obtain evidence showing China was considered a national security threat at the time of the alleged offenses, creating political controversy between the current and previous governments.

Government Releases Evidence in Collapsed China Espionage Case

The government has published witness statements submitted in the now-collapsed case against two men accused of spying for China, according to official documents released under political pressure. Deputy national security adviser Matthew Collins provided three witness statements to prosecutors regarding whether China had been regarded as a national security threat during the alleged offenses period.

by Daniel R.CollinsOctober 16, 2025

Government Policy

Former White House India Adviser Ashley Tellis Charged Under Espionage Act for Classified Documents

Ashley Tellis, a former White House India adviser and State Department official, faces Espionage Act charges after FBI agents discovered over 1,000 pages of classified materials at his Northern Virginia residence. The arrest follows an October raid where documents marked “top secret” were recovered alongside allegations of meetings with Chinese officials.

In a significant national security development, Ashley Tellis—a former White House National Security Council staffer and current State Department adviser—has been arrested and charged under the Espionage Act of 1917 for illegally retaining more than 1,000 pages of classified documents at his Northern Virginia home. The case, unfolding in Alexandria’s federal court, highlights grave concerns about sensitive information handling by high-level officials with access to critical intelligence.