Ashley Tellis, the head of an American scientist in India and an advisor to more administration, was included on an administrative holiday after his arrest and charges for allegedly maintaining classified documents on national defense.
“We are aware of the accusation against Ashley J. Tellis. He is now on an administrative holiday, namely his role as chairman Tata for strategic affairs,” said Kilynn Vogt, vice president of communication in Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
Ashley Tellis’s arrests and fees
Tellis was arrested over the weekend and formally accused on Monday, according to FBI documents that were reviewed on Tuesday. He has been facing up to 10 years in prison and a fine of $ 250,000 if he is convicted of charging the unlawful maintenance of classified material.
“The accusation, as stated in this case, is a serious risk for the safety and security of our citizens,” said Lindsey Halligan, American lawyer for the Eastern district of Virginia.
The Criminal Honorary statement notes that Tellis entered the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on September 25, where he acted as an unpaid advisor, and the press from classified documents was seen, including the military possibilities of US military aircraft.
Professional background
Tellis, a naturalized US citizen originally from Bombai, advised the US government for more than two decades. He was educated at the University of Chicago. He worked in the National Security Council under former President George W. Bush and held the leading position as a supplier of the Pentagon and advisor to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
He played a key role in negotiating a civilian nuclear agreement in the Bush era with India, a land agreement that has strengthened links between the two countries.
“Tellis was a fruitful writer and advisor to defense and Asia policy. He previously worked in the US foreign service and as the Chief Advisor of the Ambassador to the US Embassy in New Delhi.
Alleged contacts with Chinese officials
An affidavit also claims that Tellis has met several times with Chinese government officials in Fairfax in Virginia. On one occasion, he allegedly entered with Manil’s envelope, but did not leave with her. On two other occasions, officials introduced him a gift bag.
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