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us-news2 days ago•30 min saved

Zhang Detained as US Officials Warn of Escalating Chinese Espionage

Wanying 'Heather' Zhang, a 34-year-old California realtor, was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport on October 4, 2026, for allegedly spying for China. Federal prosecutors accuse her of surveilling the son of Taiwan's president in Seattle in 2025 and transmitting data to Chinese officials. A judge denied her bail on October 8, citing flight risks and substantial assets in China. This case is part of a broader trend, with at least 10 similar espionage cases reported in the US over the past year.

via New York Post|

#chinese-espionage #fbi #foreign-agents-registration-act

world-news2 days ago•3 min saved

Judge denies bail for alleged Chinese agent Zhang, citing flight risk and financial ties

Wanying 'Heather' Zhang, a 34-year-old California realtor arrested at Los Angeles International Airport on October 4, 2026, will remain in federal custody after a judge denied her bond. Prosecutors allege she acted as an unregistered agent for China, surveilling the son of Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te in Seattle in 2025. Zhang faces up to 10 years in prison for violating the Foreign Agents Registration Act and transmitting surveillance data to Chinese officials.

via CBS News|

#chinese-espionage #fbi #foreign-agents-registration-act

national-security3 days ago•4 min saved

FBI Arrests California Realtor for Alleged Chinese Surveillance of Taiwanese Official's Son

Wanying 'Heather' Zhang, a 34-year-old California realtor, was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport on October 4, 2026, for allegedly acting as an unregistered agent for the Chinese government. Federal prosecutors accuse her of surveilling Lai Ting-yu, the son of Taiwanese President Ching-Te Lai, in a Seattle suburb. Zhang faces charges for transmitting photos and license plate data to Chinese officials via WeChat. She was detained while attempting to board a flight to Shanghai.

via CBS News|

#chinese-espionage #fbi #foreign-agents-registration-act

justice7 days ago•19 min saved

Riverer Sentenced to Decade in Prison for Secret Venezuelan Lobbying

Former Florida congressman David Rivera was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for his role in a secret $50 million lobbying campaign on behalf of the Venezuelan government. Rivera, a Republican and political mentor to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, was convicted of failing to register as a foreign agent and conspiracy to commit money laundering. The judge characterized the scheme as a fraudulent effort to bypass the Foreign Agents Registration Act, despite Rivera's defense that he advocated for the removal of President Nicolás Maduro. Rivera must also forfeit his Florida properties.

via The Washington Post|

#david-rivera #foreign-agents-registration-act #justice

politics7 days ago•213 min saved

Former Congressman David Rivera Sentenced to 10 Years for Secret Venezuelan Lobbying

Former Florida congressman David Rivera has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for money laundering and acting as an undeclared foreign agent. He and co-defendant Esther Nuhfer were convicted for a secret $50 million lobbying campaign on behalf of the Venezuelan government. Rivera must also forfeit his Florida properties.

via CNN|

#david-rivera #foreign-agents-registration-act #marco-rubio

politics7 days ago•4 min saved

Rivera Sentenced to Decade in Prison for Secret Venezuelan Lobbying

Former Florida congressman David Rivera was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for secretly lobbying for the Venezuelan government. He and co-defendant Esther Nuhfer were convicted of money laundering and failing to register as foreign agents. Rivera must also forfeit his Florida properties.

via cbsnews.com|

#david-rivera #foreign-agents-registration-act #marco-rubio

politics7 days ago

Judge Sentences Ex-Congressman David Rivera to 10 Years for Secret Venezuela Lobbying Scheme

Former US Representative David Rivera has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for money laundering and acting as an undeclared foreign agent. The conviction stems from a secret $50 million contract with a US subsidiary of Venezuela's state oil company, PDVSA, intended to influence US policy toward the Maduro government. Rivera must also forfeit his Florida properties. His co-defendant, political consultant Esther Nuhfer, was also found guilty. While the defense argued the work was exempt commercial lobbying, the judge characterized it as a fraudulent scheme to bypass the Foreign Agents Registration Act.

via bbc.com|

#david-rivera #federal-sentencing #foreign-agents-registration-act

politics7 days ago•130 min saved

Former Florida Congressman David Rivera Sentenced to 10 Years for Illegal Lobbying for Maduro

David Rivera, a former U.S. congressman and close associate of Marco Rubio, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for failing to register as a foreign agent while lobbying for the government of Nicolás Maduro. The judge characterized the case as a money-laundering scheme involving a $50 million contract and sham agreements, including a $3.75 million transfer for a luxury yacht. While defense attorneys argued the work was exempt commercial lobbying for ExxonMobil, prosecutors maintained Rivera used the contract to cover illegal political activities aimed at influencing U.S.-Venezuela relations. Rivera remains popular among Miami’s Cuban American community, with supporters and former colleagues testifying in his favor despite the conviction.

via apnews.com|

#david-rivera #foreign-agents-registration-act #nicolas-maduro

world6 months ago•3 min saved

Rubio Takes Stand in Maduro Lobbying Trial Involving Ex-Congressman

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified in the trial of ex-congressman David Rivera, who is accused of secretly lobbying for Maduro’s Venezuela to ease sanctions; Rivera and co-defendant Esther Nuhfer allegedly earned a $50 million contract from a PDVSA subsidiary to influence Rubio and other officials. Rubio, who says he has not been involved, noted their long friendship but denied any role in the scheme. The case marks the first time a current cabinet member testified in a U.S. criminal trial since 1983.

via BBC|

#david-rivera #foreign-agents-registration-act #maduro

international-affairs2 years ago•2 min saved

Ex-CIA Analyst Indicted for Spying for South Korea

Former CIA analyst Sue Mi Terry has been indicted by a New York grand jury for allegedly acting as a spy for the South Korean government in exchange for luxury goods and meals. Terry, who also worked for the White House National Security Council, faces charges of failing to register as a foreign agent and conspiracy. She denies the allegations, claiming they misrepresent her work as an independent scholar. The Council on Foreign Relations has placed her on unpaid leave following the indictment.

via BBC.com|

#cia #espionage #foreign-agents-registration-act

international-affairs2 years ago•2 min saved

Ex-CIA Analyst Indicted for Secretly Working as South Korean Agent

Former CIA analyst Sue Mi Terry has been charged by US prosecutors for allegedly acting as a secret agent for South Korea, receiving luxury gifts in exchange for confidential information and lobbying efforts. The indictment claims Terry failed to register as a foreign agent and conspired to violate the law. Her lawyer denies the charges, calling them unfounded. The Council on Foreign Relations has placed Terry on unpaid administrative leave pending investigation.

via Al Jazeera English|

#cia #espionage #foreign-agents-registration-act

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Ex-CIA Analyst Sue Mi Terry Charged with Spying for South Korea for Luxury Gifts

Former CIA and White House National Security Council official Sue Mi Terry has been indicted for allegedly acting as an unregistered agent for South Korea in exchange for luxury gifts and covert funding. The indictment claims she disclosed nonpublic U.S. information and facilitated access for South Korean officials. Terry, now a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, denies the allegations, calling them unfounded. The Council has placed her on unpaid administrative leave pending investigation.

via NBC News|

#cia #foreign-agents-registration-act #indictment

international-affairs2 years ago•4 min saved

Ex-CIA Analyst Indicted for Allegedly Spying for South Korea

Former CIA analyst Sue Mi Terry has been indicted for allegedly acting as an agent for South Korea, receiving luxury gifts and concealed payments from South Korean intelligence officials. Terry, who worked at the Council on Foreign Relations and other think tanks, is accused of failing to register as a foreign agent and conspiring to violate the Foreign Agents Registration Act. Her lawyer denies the charges, claiming they distort her work and independence. The Council on Foreign Relations and the Wilson Center, where Terry previously worked, are cooperating with the investigation.

via The Washington Post|

#cia #foreign-agents-registration-act #indictment

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

Charges Filed Against 'Whistleblower' Accusing Bidens and Think Tank Leader of Foreign Agent Activities

Gal Luft, an Israeli-American co-head of a Maryland-based think tank, has been indicted by the Department of Justice on charges related to violations of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), arms trafficking, and sanctions violations. Luft, who is currently a fugitive, has been promoted by Republicans as a potential whistleblower linking the Biden family to corrupt business dealings abroad. The charges against Luft carry a maximum sentence of 100 years in prison.

via Rolling Stone|

#biden-family #foreign-agents-registration-act #gal-luft

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

"Whistleblower Charged as Unregistered Foreign Agent, Accused of Arms Trafficking and China Connections"

Gal Luft, an Israeli-American co-head of a Maryland-based think tank, has been indicted by the Department of Justice on charges related to violations of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA). Luft, who is currently a fugitive, has been promoted by Republicans as a potential whistleblower in their attempts to link the Biden family to corrupt business dealings abroad. The charges against Luft include failing to register under FARA, arms trafficking, Iranian sanctions violations, and making false statements to federal agents. Luft is accused of subverting foreign agent registration laws to promote Chinese policies and engaging in illicit arms transactions. Last week, Luft made claims against the Biden family, alleging that his arrest was an attempt to prevent him from exposing their corruption. Republicans have called for Luft to be granted immunity and have requested the FBI's notes from their meetings with him.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#biden-family #department-of-justice #foreign-agents-registration-act