Former White House India Adviser Charged Under Espionage Act

Former White House India Adviser Charged Under Espionage Act A former White House National Security Council staffer and current State Department adviser, named Kiran Raj, has been arrested and charged under the Espionage Act. Authorities allege that Raj illegally kept more than 1,000 pages of classified documents at his home in Northern Virginia. The documents are believed to contain sensitive information related to U.S. national security and foreign policy matters, particularly concerning India. Raj is accused of retaining the classified materials after he left his position at the White House, which is a violation of federal law. The case is being closely watched as it raises concerns about the handling of sensitive government information by former officials. The charges against Raj could carry significant penalties, including a lengthy prison sentence if he is found guilty. The investigation is ongoing, and the Justice Department has not provided further details on the specific nature of the classified information involved or Raj's alleged motives for retaining the documents.