### Question
How is the "agent of a foreign government" defined?


### Answer
The term **agent of a foreign government** is defined in *18 U.S.C. § 951* as follows -

> 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**

