Indian-Origin Expert Ashley Tellis Refutes Allegations of Mishandling Classified Documents and Foreign Collusion

Oct 16, 2025 09:41 am CST

Ashley Tellis, a prominent Indian-American scholar and former Bush administration official, has been arrested for allegedly retaining classified documents and meeting with Chinese officials. His legal team vigorously denies all allegations, particularly claims that he operated on behalf of a foreign power. The FBI reportedly found over 1,000 pages of secret documents at his residence following surveillance of meetings with Chinese representatives.