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Chinese national charged with conspiracy by Charleston grand jury

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Yuan Li, a Chinese national and U.S. Navy service member, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Charleston on two counts of conspiracy to obstruct justice. The indictment follows Li’s military service, including a prior discharge from the Army and an application for U.S. naturalization.

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  • Conspiracy to obstruct justice
  • Military service member prosecution
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  • Naturalization application context

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Filing April 15, 2026

Chinese national charged with conspiracy by Charleston grand jury

A Chinese national named Yuan Li has been formally charged by a federal grand jury in Charleston with conspiracy to obstruct justice. Li, who joined the U.S. Navy in 2022 after leaving the Army, is accused of illegal actions while applying for U.S. naturalization. This legal filing marks the start of a criminal case against him.

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