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Thomas Pauken II Receives Two-Year Sentence for Acting as Unregistered Chinese Agent
Thomas Weir Pauken II operated under the direction of the Chinese Ministry of State Security for several years. He received at least $100,000 to identify and task potential intelligence assets within the United States. Pauken maintained this relationship while working for Chinese state media organizations. He traveled between China and the U.S. to meet with individuals who could provide sensitive information.
Federal authorities stated Pauken served as an agent of the Chinese government without registering with the Department of Justice. His activities included providing reports to intelligence contacts and attempting to acquire classified U.S. information. This sentencing concludes an investigation into his work for China from 2019 through early 2026. FBI Philadelphia and WFO Case UpdateUS political commentator sentenced to two years in prison for working as Chinese agentAmerican Journalist Gets Prison Time After Working As Agent Of CCP
