The Federal Bureau of Investigation arrested a woman from Irvine at Los Angeles International Airport on Oct. 5, 2026, charging her with covertly gathering photographs, video footage and license‑plate information for Chinese intelligence.
Authorities indicated she was suspected of collecting visual and vehicle data on behalf of China.
The detention occurs amid a broader push by U.S. law‑enforcement agencies to intensify investigations into alleged Chinese espionage activities across the country.