California realtor charged with spying on Taiwan president's family in Seattle

FBI agents arrested a California realtor suspected of spying for China by illegally gathering personal information on a relative of Taiwan President Lai Ching-te and providing it to Beijing, the Justice Department announced Monday.

California realtor charged with spying on Taiwan president's family in Seattle

TL;DR

  • A California realtor was arrested by FBI agents.
  • The realtor is suspected of spying for China.
  • The individual allegedly gathered personal information on a relative of Taiwan President Lai Ching-te.
  • This information was reportedly provided to Beijing.
  • The Justice Department announced the arrest on Monday.