Chinese woman allegedly sought military devices
A Chinese national living in Connecticut has been indicted by a federal grand jury on a charge of attempting to purchase restricted military hardware for shipment to China, officials said Thursday.
Qing Li, 39, was attempting to buy devices that can increase the impact of bombs and missiles, according to U.S. Atty. Karen P. Hewitt.
Li and an unindicted co-conspirator were in contact with an undercover agent for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, prosecutors said. Li was arrested in New York as she prepared to board a flight to China.
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