U.S. Charges Chinese Agents in Hacking Scheme, More Cases Expected

Prosecutors targeting hacking group previously linked to Beijing

Aruna Viswanatha and

Dustin Volz

Oct. 30, 2018 7:28 p.m. ET

Federal prosecutors unsealed charges against 10 Chinese intelligence officers and other individuals Tuesday, accusing them of engaging in a persistent campaign to hack into U.S. aviation companies in Arizona, Massachusetts, Oregon and elsewhere.

Officials described the case as part of a push by the Trump administration to highlight what U.S. authorities say are China’s continuing efforts to steal information from American companies through cyberattacks and on-the-ground recruiting.

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