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October 5, 2026
Wanying 'Heather' Zhang Arrested for Allegedly Spying on Taiwan's Presidential Family for China
- Wanying Zhang, also known as Heather, was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport while attempting to leave for China.
- She allegedly conducted surveillance on the family of Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te, taking photos and videos and sending license plate information to Chinese officials.
- Zhang faces charges for acting as an unregistered foreign agent, with her court appearance scheduled for Monday.
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- US accuses California woman of spying for China, surveilling Taiwan leader's sonOct 5, 2026 at 1:56 AM · Reuters
- California real estate agent accused of spying on Taiwanese president’s son for ChinaOct 5, 2026 at 10:12 AM · Independent
- US Arrests California Woman on Suspicion of Spying for ChinaOct 5, 2026 at 11:16 AM · Today
- FBI arrests a woman accused of spying on Taiwan leader's family for ChinaOct 5, 2026 at 11:47 AM · NPR