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California woman indicted on charges she spied for China

Prosecutors say the 34-year-old, arrested at Los Angeles airport before a planned trip to China, sent officials photos, video and license plates; she faces federal court.

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Published 9:12 PM ET, Sunday, October 18, 2026

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First reported by NBC News: “California woman indicted on charges that she was spying for China”.
Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 9:12 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
Topics: China, California.

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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA California real estate agent is indicted on charges of conspiracy and acting as an unregistered foreign agent for China, accused of watching a son of Taiwan's president.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorProsecutors say she flew to Seattle in twenty twenty-five, sending back photos, video and license plate information.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorTaiwan calls it transnational repression, and China says it opposes sensationalising so-called spies.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorA real estate agent who photographs everything from the curb. In a few minutes, what surprising thing might clear your nose?
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorStaging.

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