Coverage dated December 18, 2025
Visa holder charged after smuggling E coli into US, Kash Patel says Headline from Newsweek
The incident follows a similar attempt by three Chinese researchers on J-1 visas in Michigan to smuggle biological material.
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Washington Examiner
Chinese visa holder charged with smuggling E coli into US: Patel ↗ (opens Washington Examiner) Published Dec 18, 2025
Washington Examiner's feed description FBI Director Kash Patel warned of the growing trend involving Chinese nationals smuggling biological materials into the country.
Fox News
Chinese researcher on US visa charged with smuggling E. coli into the country, FBI Director Kash Patel says ↗ (opens Fox News) Published Dec 18, 2025
Fox News's feed description FBI Director Kash Patel said a Chinese researcher holding a J-1 visa was charged with smuggling E. coli into the U.S. and making false statements about it.
RedState
FBI Nails Chinese Researcher in E. Coli Smuggling Bust ↗ (opens RedState) Published Dec 18, 2025
RedState's feed description Chinese researcher charged with smuggling E. coli into the U.S., raising serious biosecurity concerns.
The Daily Caller
Feds Charge Chinese Researcher With Smuggling Potentially Deadly Item ↗ (opens The Daily Caller) Published Dec 18, 2025
The Daily Caller's feed description A post-doctoral researcher from China has been charged with smuggling Escherichia coli (E. coli) into the U.S., federal authorities said Friday.
Newsweek
Visa holder charged after smuggling E coli into US, Kash Patel says ↗ (opens Newsweek) Published Dec 18, 2025
Newsweek's feed description The incident follows a similar attempt by three Chinese researchers on J-1 visas in Michigan to smuggle biological material.
