China-Linked Hacker Arrested, Extradited to US in Rare FBI Operation

The FBI has arrested and extradited a suspected Chinese hacker to the United States, marking an unusual move in cybercrime enforcement. FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed the arrest of Xu Zewei, who is accused of targeting U.S. universities and stealing data related to COVID-19 vaccine research for the Chinese government. Patel defended the operation during a recent trip to Italy, dismissing criticism that the extradition was politically motivated. The case highlights ongoing tensions between Washington and Beijing over cybersecurity and intellectual property theft.