FBI concerned alleged Chinese agent is serious flight risk, sources say
Summary
The FBI arrested Wanying Zhang at Los Angeles airport, suspecting her of spying for China. She is accused of watching the son of Taiwan's president last year under orders from Chinese officials and may try to leave the U.S. if released.Key Facts
- Wanying Zhang was arrested Sunday at Los Angeles International Airport trying to fly to Shanghai.
- She is accused of spying on the Taiwanese president’s son in Washington last year.
- Zhang attended a Chinese university linked to China’s intelligence agency from 2010 to 2014.
- FBI says she has family ties and financial connections to China, including a Chinese bank account.
- She is currently held by U.S. Marshals and had a court hearing Monday; her next hearing is on Wednesday.
- Zhang was involved with a Chinese American group that supports the Chinese government.
- The FBI worries Zhang might flee the country if released from custody.
- Her husband and sister declined to comment, and Zhang’s alleged Chinese passport was not found in her home.
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