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Chinese national arrested at LAX accused of acting as unregistered agent

Original: We just arrested a Chinese foreign agent at LAX attempting to depart for China. Wanying Zhang, aka “Heather,” 34, of Irv

Federal authorities arrested Wanying Zhang, also known as "Heather," 34, of Irvine, California, at Los Angeles International Airport as she allegedly attempted to depart for China. The FBI's Los Angeles office charged her on a federal complaint with acting as an unregistered agent of the People's Republic of China, and the US Attorney's office announced the arrest publicly, drawing significant attention.

Why now: The announcement of an alleged Chinese foreign agent arrested while trying to leave the country fuels ongoing concerns about espionage and foreign influence in the US.

Wanying ZhangFBI Los AngelesLos Angeles International AirportUS Attorney's OfficePeople's Republic of China

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