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FBI arrests Irvine woman accused of acting as Chinese agent at LAX, feds say

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Danielle Smith, as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) · October 4, 2026 · 1 min read

Federal officials made an arrest on Sunday. A woman, 34 years old, was taken into custody. She is accused of working for China without registering. The arrest occurred as she attempted to travel to China.

Details of the case include alleged surveillance of a relative of a Taiwanese government official. This incident reportedly took place in September 2025.

Further information about the arrest and allegations is available from federal prosecutors, who have filed a complaint against the woman.

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Category: safety · Published: October 4, 2026 · Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) · Reading time: 1 min

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FBI arrests Irvine woman accused of acting as Chinese agent at LAX, feds say

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