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Chinese national extradited to Houston in COVID-era hacking indictment

After a years-long investigation, a Chinese national indicted in a COVID-era hacking and espionage scheme has been extradited to Houston to face multiple charges.

Published Apr 28, 2026, 4:39 PM EDT | WFMZZ

A Chinese national indicted in a COVID-era hacking and espionage scheme has been extradited to Houston, authorities said. The transfer follows a years-long effort by investigators and the filing of multiple espionage-related charges in Texas.