Ex-Arcadia mayor Eileen Wang admits guilt in China espionage matter
Former Arcadia Mayor Pleads Guilty to Serving as a Chinese Agent Eileen Wang, the former mayor of Arcadia, made a statement in federal court today amidst serious allegations claiming she acted as a spy for China. After reaching a plea agreement with the Department of Justice, Wang confessed to her role as an illegal agent […]
China’s espionage risk leads to renewed counterintelligence training efforts for Congress
Foreign Influence in U.S. Politics It’s becoming increasingly clear that China is actively seeking to sway U.S. interests and security. Recently, on May 11, the mayor of Arcadia, California, resigned after admitting to functioning as a foreign agent for China. This case serves as a stark reminder of the extensive work foreign intelligence agencies are […]
Ex-Air Force intelligence officer sought by FBI for suspected espionage in Iran
FBI Offers Reward for Information on Former Intelligence Officer The FBI has recently announced a $200,000 reward for any information that could lead to the arrest and indictment of Monica Witt. She is a former U.S. military officer and counterintelligence agent, who was indicted on espionage charges in February 2019. These charges involve allegedly transmitting […]
Two Men Found Guilty of Espionage Against Hong Kong Dissidents in the UK for China
British Officials Convicted of Spying for China A British immigration officer and a trade official from Hong Kong based in London have been convicted of misusing Home Office systems to monitor dissidents in the UK on behalf of China. Chee Leung “Peter” Wai, 40, a former Border Force officer, and Chong Biu “Bill” Yuen, 65, […]
Authorities Detain Chinese Individual for Suspected Espionage of US Air Force Aircraft
Chinese National Arrested for Illegally Photographing U.S. Military Aircraft A Chinese man was taken into custody on April 7, suspected of unlawfully photographing a U.S. Air Force plane at a military installation in Nebraska, as reported by authorities. Liang Tianrui, 21, faces charges related to the illegal capture of images of Air Force aircraft at […]
Two Iranian Men Accused of Espionage in London
Two Men Charged for Alleged Espionage in London Two individuals have been formally charged under national security laws for purportedly spying on various targets in London on behalf of Iranian intelligence, according to prosecutors. Earlier this month, London’s counter-terrorism police, along with the Crown Prosecution Service, arrested these men, who have since been brought before […]
Author Claims AI ‘Data Vacuums’ Such as TikTok and DeepSeek Function as Chinese Espionage Tools
China’s AI Spying Tools Disguised as Popular Apps In a recent interview, author Wynton Hall raised concerns about China’s use of popular applications like TikTok and DeepSeek as fronts for data collection tools they employ for espionage. He emphasized that this effectively means users are surrendering their privacy to the Chinese government. Hall’s upcoming book, […]
Iran reports the arrest of many individuals suspected of espionage for Israel
Iranian officials reported over the weekend that they have apprehended numerous individuals across different provinces on allegations of spying for Israel. According to the Fars News Agency, which is linked to the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), 20 suspects were taken into custody in Urmia, a city in northwest Iran. These individuals are accused […]
MIKE CONAWAY: With China’s Espionage Risk Growing, the U.S. Needs to Secure Its Own Affairs
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stands at 5 feet 8 inches tall, and during his recent visit to China, he seemed rather hesitant—perhaps ‘mumbling’ as some might say. He was flanked by the People’s Republic Honor Guard, all towering over him at over six feet. The visual impact was hard to ignore. The nation that […]
Alysa Liu, Target of Chinese Espionage, Secures Gold for the USA
Alisa Liu Wins Gold for the U.S. in Figure Skating Alisa Liu brought home a gold medal for the United States in figure skating on Thursday. This victory marks a notable comeback following issues related to Chinese espionage. Liu clinched the gold in the women’s free skating final, effectively ending a two-decade medal drought and […]