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Who is Xu Zewei, alleged Chinese hacker extradited by the FBI from Italy?

  • Muskan Singh--The Times of India
  • published date: 2026-04-29 13:38:08 UTC

The FBI has brought alleged China-linked hacker Xu Zewei to the United States. FBI Director Kash Patel stated his recent Italy trip was vital for this rare extradition. Xu faces federal charges for a cyber campaign targeting US COVID-19 research. Patel confir…

A high-stakes international operation has brought a suspected cyber figure into U.S. custody. What began as a trip that drew scrutiny has now been tied to a major arrest. At the center of it all is a… [+4772 chars]