NYPD officer from Williston Park accused of spying for China

Prosecutors say Baimadajie Angwang, a Tibetan native of the People's Republic of China, repeatedly reported to two Chinese consulate officials for six years.

News 12 Staff

Sep 22, 2020, 6:37 PM

Updated 1,446 days ago

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An NYPD officer and Army Reservist from Williston Park is facing federal charges for allegedly acting as a spy for the Chinese government.
Prosecutors say Baimadajie Angwang, a Tibetan native of the People's Republic of China, repeatedly reported to two Chinese consulate officials for six years.
Angwang is accused of using his position in the NYPD to provide consulate officials with access to senior NYPD officials.
According to court documents, the 33-year-old also offered to provide Chinese officials with non-public information about the inner workings of the NYPD.
Angwang's neighbors are shocked by the allegations.
“I'm an American and I want to trust that the police and people protecting us are doing for our best interest and not certainly doing things against us, against our country,” says neighbor Laurie Asher.
NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea issued a statement saying "As alleged in this federal complaint, Baimadajie Angwang violated every oath he took in this country. One to the United States, another to the U.S. Army, and a third to this Police Department."
Angwang has been suspended from the NYPD without pay. He faces 55 years in federal prison if convicted.