A Southern California businessman under federal scrutiny for alleged ties to a real estate agent accused of spying for China has left the country, sources close to the case confirm. New details suggest he was in a relationship with the married agent at the center of the investigation. Authorities are examining whether his departure signals an attempt to evade legal consequences amid growing concerns over foreign espionage in domestic real estate transactions. The case raises questions about how deeply personal connections may have influenced the alleged intelligence-gathering activities.
A Southern California businessman targeted in a federal investigation of a real estate agent accused of spying for China has fled the country — as it was revealed that he’s the married alleged mole’s lover, according to sources familiar with the case. Fatai Miao, a Chinese-born California construction entrepreneur, is believed to have accompanied realtor Wanying...
