Fort Campbell, Tennessee – A U.S. Army sergeant and intelligence analyst was apprehended on Thursday on charges tied to a plot involving the exchange of military secrets for cash. Korbein Schultz was taken into custody at Fort Campbell following an indictment by a federal grand jury.
According to officials, Schultz faces multiple charges, including conspiracy to obtain and disclose national defense information and bribery of a public official. The U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee, Henry Leventis, stated that Schultz collaborated with a co-conspirator based in Hong Kong to divulge sensitive documents and data related to national defense.
Allegedly, Schultz received approximately $42,000 over 14 payments from the co-conspirator in exchange for classified information. The co-conspirator reportedly requested Schultz to provide details on weapons systems and potential U.S. responses to a military conflict between China and Taiwan.
Moreover, the U.S. attorney’s office revealed that Schultz shared classified information such as documents on the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) and details on hypersonic equipment. Additionally, Schultz allegedly disclosed manuals for the HH-60W helicopter, F22-A fighter aircraft, and intercontinental ballistic missiles, violating the Arms Export Control Act.
Schultz, who possessed a Top Secret security clearance, is scheduled to make an initial court appearance in central Tennessee. The U.S. attorney emphasized the significance of safeguarding national defense information, stating that unauthorized disclosure compromises safety and security.
Lt. Col. Tony Hoefler, a spokesperson for Fort Campbell, confirmed Schultz’s affiliation with the 101st Airborne Division and affirmed cooperation with the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Schultz’s arrest is part of a series of recent incidents involving the unauthorized release of military secrets, highlighting the ongoing challenges in safeguarding classified information.