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Chinese national arrested at LAX over unregistered agent charges
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, at Los Angeles International Airport as she 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. The arrest was announced by the US Attorney's office, drawing broad attention to the case.
Why now: The dramatic airport arrest and charges of covert foreign influence for China have drawn widespread attention amid ongoing US-China tensions.
Wanying ZhangFBI Los AngelesLos Angeles International AirportPeople's Republic of ChinaUS Attorney's Office
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