A California woman was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport on suspicion of spying on the son of Taiwan’s president, allegedly acting as an unregistered agent for Chinese officials. The FBI charged her with violating U.S. foreign agent registration laws before her planned departure to China. Authorities claim the 34-year-old, known by two names, was detained just hours before boarding a flight. The case raises concerns over foreign influence and espionage activities linked to Chinese interests.
The FBI arrested Wanying Zhang, also known as Heather, at Los Angeles International Airport before she left for China, the agency saidUS authorities arrested a California woman on Sunday, accusing her of spying on the son of Taiwan’s president at the behest of Chinese officials, the FBI said.The FBI arrested Wanying Zhang, also known as Heather, at Los Angeles International Airport on Sunday before her planned departure to China, the agency said in a statement. Authorities charged Zhang, 34, of Irvine, California, with acting as an unregistered foreign agent. Continue reading...
