### Question
How does the law define agent of a foreign government?


### Answer
Under *18 U.S.C. § 951*, **agent of a foreign government** is defined as:

> an individual who agrees to operate within the United States subject to the direction or control of a foreign government or official, except that such term does not include—


(1) a duly accredited diplomatic or consular officer of a foreign government, who is so recognized by the Department of State

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 951*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 45-FOREIGN RELATIONS**

