FBI Arrests Chinese Woman at LAX for Surveilling Son of Taiwanese President
The woman is a naturalized U.S. citizen, first assistant U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California Bilal Essayli said.
TL;DR
- Heather Zhang Wanying, 34, was arrested at LAX by the FBI on Oct. 4.
- She is suspected of acting as an unregistered agent for Beijing.
- The charges include surveilling the son and family of a Taiwanese government official.
- Zhang allegedly filmed their home and vehicles and reported information to PRC handlers.
- The arrest occurred as she attempted to depart the U.S. for China.