Korbein Schultz, a U.S. Army intelligence analyst stationed at Fort Campbell, was arrested Thursday.
He’s been charged by a federal grand jury with allegedly planning to get and share national defense secrets, illegally exporting defense-related technical data, planning to export defense items without approval, and bribing a public official, according to officials.
“Today’s arrest underscores the unwavering commitment of the Army Counterintelligence Command, our partners at the Department of Justice, and the broader intelligence community in safeguarding our Nation’s secrets,” said Brigadier General Rhett R. Cox, Commanding General of the Army Counterintelligence Command. “We cannot tolerate any betrayal of trust, and we remain vigilant in our mission to protect national defense information crucial to our security. We encourage all members of the Army team, past or present, to remain vigilant and report any potential suspicious activity.”
The indictment claims that from June 2022 until his arrest, Schultz, working with Conspirator A, aimed to share sensitive national defense documents and information, believing it could harm the U.S. or benefit a foreign country.
Conspirator A, who claimed to live in Hong Kong and work for an overseas consulting firm, convinced Schultz to collect sensitive military information due to Schultz’s Top Secret clearance.
Schultz was asked to obtain details on U.S. military weapons, classified data, and strategies for defending Taiwan, according to the indictment.
He provided Conspirator A with information on various military assets, including the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, hypersonic technology, future military development studies, China-related studies, and military exercise summaries.
For the information, Schultz received about $42,000 in 14 payments from Conspirator A.
Additionally, Schultz sent Conspirator A three documents against the Arms Export Control Act, including manuals for the HH-60W helicopter, the F22-A fighter jet, and intercontinental ballistic missiles.