India, Oct. 15 -- Ashley J Tellis, a foreign policy scholar and defence strategist of Indian origin, has been arrested and charged with unlawful retention of national defence information, US officials said on Tuesday.

The 64-year-old scholar was arrested over the weekend.

"Actual sentences for federal crimes are typically less than the maximum penalties," the statement said.

"We are fully focused on protecting the American people from all threats, foreign and domestic. The charges as alleged in this case represent a grave risk to the safety and security of our citizens," said U.S. Attorney Halligan. "The facts and the law in this case are clear, and we will continue following them to ensure that justice is served."

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