From euronews · Malek Fouda · · 1m
FBI arrests woman for spying on Taiwan president's family
FBI arrests woman for spying on Taiwan president's family for China.
In brief
FBI arrests woman for spying on Taiwan president's family for China. FBI arrested Wanying Zhang, 34, for spying on Taiwan president's family for China. Originally reported by euronews.
FBI arrests woman
FBI arrested a woman at Los Angeles International Airport as she was leaving the country.
Spied on Taiwan president's family
Wanying Zhang, also known as Heather, surveilled the Taiwanese president’s son and his family for the Chinese government.
Arrested for unregistered agent work
Zhang, 34, was arrested on charges of working for China as an unregistered agent.
Sent license plate info to China
She took photos and videos of her targets and sent license plate information to Chinese officials.
Arrested as she left for China
She was arrested as she was departing the country for a flight to China.
Taiwan condemns transnational repression
Taiwan’s Presidential Office confirmed President Lai Ching-te’s relatives were the targets, calling it a classic case of transnational repression.
In short
FBI arrested Wanying Zhang, 34, for spying on Taiwan president's family for China.
