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FBI Arrests Realtor Heather Zhang for Alleged China Spying

By Drooid · Oct 8, 2026, 6:10 PM UTC · How we work

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The FBI arrested naturalized realtor Heather Zhang, accusing her of spying for China.
Zhang allegedly surveilled Taiwan President Lai Ching-te’s son in Seattle, per an October 3 complaint.
If convicted, she faces up to ten years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
Chinese entities have spent $562.6 billion on U.S. lobbying since 2016, with the government contributing about $452.7 billion.

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The FBI arrested naturalized realtor Heather Zhang, accusing her of spying for China.
Zhang allegedly surveilled Taiwan President Lai Ching-te’s son in Seattle, per an October 3 complaint.
If convicted, she faces up to ten years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
Chinese entities have spent $562.6 billion on U.S. lobbying since 2016, with the government contributing about $452.7 billion.