Bongino Announces ‘Conspiracy to Smuggle Biological Materials’ Charges Against 3 Chinese Nationals
By LifeZette News Staff
November 9, 2025
Federal authorities have arrested three Chinese nationals accused of conspiring to smuggle biological materials into the United States under the guise of academic research.
The arrests mark the latest development in a series of investigations into Chinese nationals connected with American university research programs.
Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino announced the arrests Thursday on X, naming the suspects as Xu Bai, 28, Fengfan Zhang, 27, and Zhiyong Zhang, 30.
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“An update for you on our efforts to protect the homeland: THREE research scholars from China – Xu Bai, Fengfan Zhang, and Zhiyong Zhang – have been charged with conspiracy to smuggle biological materials into the United States and for making false statements to U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers,” Bongino wrote.
https://www.lifezette.com/2025/11/bongino-announces-conspiracy-to-smuggle-biological-materials-charges-against-3-chinese-nationals/
