India, Aug. 23 -- A US Navy sailor in California has been convicted of espionage for selling secrets to a Chinese intelligence officer for $12,000, officials said.

The convicted American Navy sailor was identified as Jinchao Wei.

Following a five-day trial and one day of deliberation, the jury convicted Wei of six counts, including conspiracy to commit espionage, espionage, and unlawful export of, and conspiracy to export, technical data related to defense articles in violation of the Arms Export Control Act and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Wei is scheduled to be sentenced on Dec. 1.

"He violated his oath, betrayed his uniform and fellow sailors, and turned his back on his adopted nation for money. This verdict serves...