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Former Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang to Plead Guilty to Acting as Illegal Agent of China

29 May 2026 09:25

Former Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang has reached a plea agreement with federal prosecutors, pleading guilty to acting as an illegal agent of China. The case involves covert activities to promote Chinese interests before her election.

- Wang served as mayor of Arcadia, California. - She was accused of secretly working for China without registering as a foreign agent.

- The plea deal was announced on May 29, 2026. The case underscores federal efforts to combat foreign influence in local U.S.

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