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FBI extradites Chinese hacker from Italy to US
Filed: Apr 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Summary: The FBI extradited a Chinese hacker from Italy to face federal charges over alleged COVID-19 research theft.
WHO: Kash Patel
WHAT: Extradition of a Chinese hacker from Italy to face federal charges
WHEN: Apr 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
WHERE: Italy to the United States
WHY: The hacker was accused of stealing COVID-19 research from American institutions.
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