Drugs, weapons, luxury vehicles and cash were also seized in the operation, which was conducted across more than a dozen countries.

Hundreds arrested in massive global crime sting using messaging app

FBI Director Christopher Wray has warned that Russia is interfering in the 2020 US presidential elections.

FBI Chief: Russia targeting Joe Biden in US Election 2020

FBI chief warns of Russian meddling in US elections

The filings come at a time of increased tension between the United States and China, and increased scrutiny over possible economic espionage by Chinese citizens working in the U.S.

WION Dispatch: FBI accuses Chinese Consulate in San Francisco of harboring fugitive

FBI arrested a NASA researcher who allegedly failed to disclose his ties to Chinese entities. According to the US Justice Department, this happened during the course of securing funding for a NASA research project.

FBI Arrests Two Chinese researchers working in US in a week

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Hundreds arrested in massive global crime sting using messaging app

Hundreds arrested in massive global crime sting using messaging app

FBI Chief: Russia targeting Joe Biden in US Election 2020

FBI chief warns of Russian meddling in US elections

WION Dispatch: FBI accuses Chinese Consulate in San Francisco of harboring fugitive

FBI Arrests Two Chinese researchers working in US in a week