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national-security15 days ago•210 min saved

FBI Halts California Realtor at LAX for Alleged Chinese Surveillance of Taiwanese Official's Son

The FBI arrested Wanying 'Heather' Zhang, a 34-year-old California realtor, at Los Angeles International Airport on October 4, 2026, as she attempted to depart for Shanghai. Federal prosecutors allege Zhang acted as an unregistered agent for the Chinese government by surveilling Ting-Yu Lai, the son of Taiwanese President Ching-Te Lai. Zhang faces charges for failing to register as a foreign agent and for transmitting surveillance data, including photos and license plate numbers, to Chinese officials via WeChat. The incident highlights ongoing U.S. concerns regarding Chinese transnational repression and espionage targeting high-profile individuals in the U.S.

via CNN|

#chinese-espionage #fbi-counterintelligence #foreign-agent-registration-act

law3 years ago•2 min saved

Pras Michel's Lawyers Present Defense in Conspiracy Trial.

Defense lawyers for Pras Michel, the Grammy-winning rapper and producer charged with making illegal campaign contributions and failure to register as an agent of China, began presenting their case in federal court. Michel's lead lawyer reminded jurors that Michel had grown up in poverty before he founded the Fugees with Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean and achieved wealth and fame by age 25. Michel has been charged with felony counts alleging his participation in a conspiracy to make illegal campaign contributions using foreign money, witness tampering and failure to register as a foreign agent of the Chinese government.

via NBC News|

#conspiracy-trial #foreign-agent-registration-act #illegal-campaign-contributions