Crime & Safety
California Man Sentenced To Federal Prison For Stealing Missile Tracking Secrets
59-year-old Chenguang Gong, who has both U.S. and Chinese citizenship, pled guilty on July 21 to one count of stealing trade secrets.
November 10, 2025
A California man has been sentenced to nearly four years in federal prison after being convicted of stealing missile tracking technology trade secrets from his employer, prosecutors said.
Find out what's happening in Across Californiafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of California, 59-year-old Chenguang Gong of San Jose was sentenced to 46 months at a hearing on Monday.
Gong, who has both U.S. and Chinese citizenship, pled guilty on July 21 to one count of stealing trade secrets. He had faced a maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison.
Find out what's happening in Across Californiafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Click here for the full story via CBS Los Angeles Metro
CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.
