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.
politics.