💨 Abstract

A Chinese IT manager, Xu Zewei, was arrested in Italy on a U.S. warrant for alleged involvement in industrial espionage related to COVID-19 research. Xu claims mistaken identity, asserting that his accounts may have been compromised. He appeared before an Italian appeals court, which will decide on his extradition. authorities accuse him of hacking universities and researchers. Xu's lawyer plans to request house arrest later and awaits U.S. investigation files.

Courtesy: theprint.in