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Alleged Chinese hacker Xu Zewei extradited from Italy as FBI ties him to State Security
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Published on 29 April 2026
FBI says Italy trip unlocked a rare extradition
The FBI has extradited alleged Chinese hacker Xu Zewei from Italy to the United States, describing it as a rare, high-stakes operation. FBI Director Kash Patel says his own trip to Italy was crucial and that prosecutors will seek action over alleged cyberattacks targeting US COVID-19 research. Patel also claims Xu has direct ties to China’s Ministry of State Security.
- Xu Zewei was extradited from Italy to the US
- FBI links him to alleged cyberattacks on COVID-19 research
- FBI Director Kash Patel calls the Italy trip pivotal
- Patel says Xu has ties to China’s Ministry of State Security
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