California woman arrested and accused of spying on Taiwan president’s son for China
The FBI arrested Wanying Zhang, also known as Heather, at Los Angeles International Airport before she left for China, the agency said
TL;DR
- Wanying Zhang arrested at Los Angeles International Airport before departing for China.
- Accused of acting as an unregistered foreign agent for Chinese officials.
- Allegedly surveilled a son of Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te and his family.
- Provided photos, video, and license plate information to Chinese officials.
- Taiwan's presidential office condemned the alleged actions as transnational repression.