The Department of Justice has unveiled indictments against Zhou Shuai, Yin Kecheng, eight employees of the Chinese technology company i-Soon, and two officers from China's Ministry of Public Security. They face charges related to hacking activities. In conjunction with this, the Diplomatic Security Service's Rewards for Justice Program is offering up to $10 million for information regarding i-Soon, its employees, and the implicated MPS officers.
The United States has also imposed sanctions on Zhou Shuai and his company, Shanghai Heiying Information Technology Company. Zhou is accused of illegally acquiring and selling data from sensitive U.S. infrastructure networks across various sectors such as defense, communications, health, and government. The Department of State announced reward offers under the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program for information leading to the arrest or conviction of Zhou Shuai and Yin Kecheng.
"China offers safe harbor for private sector companies that conduct malicious cyber activity against the United States," reads a statement highlighting ongoing concerns about China-backed cyber threats to U.S. national security.
A multi-agency effort underscores a comprehensive approach to counter China-based cyber threats targeting Americans' personal data and critical systems. President Trump emphasized his commitment to protecting American citizens and infrastructure from these threats.
Sanctions against Zhou Shuai and Shanghai Heiying were enacted under Executive Order 13694. Further details are available in press releases from the Treasury Department, DOJ, TOCRP announcement, and RFJ announcement.