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Pro-democracy PRC dissidents (multiple)
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SUN QIANG
Justice for Pro-democracy PRC dissidents (multiple) — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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suspect
Lead #1How extensive is Sun Qiang's network of operatives within the United States?
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evidence
Lead #2What specific surveillance methods and GPS tracker data were used against the dissidents?
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contact
Lead #3Which individuals in the U.S. were tasked by Sun to conduct the harassment campaign?
Sun Qiang, a Chinese citizen, is wanted by the FBI for allegedly orchestrating a transnational repression campaign targeting pro-democracy dissidents since January 2021. He allegedly tasked operatives in the United States to conduct surveillance, use GPS trackers, and gather intelligence to harass and discredit these dissidents internationally. A federal arrest warrant was issued in March 2022, but Sun is believed to remain in China, making his apprehension and the full scope of his network's activities key investigative priorities.
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#733
United States and People's Republic of China
FBI - Eastern District of New York
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clue
Lead #4What due-diligence reports were compiled and how were they intended to discredit the dissidents?
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person
Lead #5Which pro-democracy dissidents were targeted and what was the intended impact on their credibility?
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Conspiracy to Commit Interstate Harassment; Criminal Use of a Means of Identification; Conspiracy to Bribe a Federal Official Caution: Sun Qiang, a citizen of the People’s Republic of China, is wanted for allegedly engaging in the ongoing transnational repression of pro-democracy People’s Republic of China (PRC) dissidents. Since January of 2021, Sun allegedly sought to gather information on pro-democracy PRC dissidents in an attempt to harass and discredit them in the eyes of the United States and the international community.
Sun allegedly tasked individuals in the United States to gather information on the PRC dissidents by using due-diligence reports, surveillance, GPS trackers, and elaborate cover stories. In March of 2022, a federal arrest warrant was issued for Sun in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York after he was charged with Conspiracy to Commit Interstate Harassment; Criminal Use of a Means of Identification; and Conspiracy to Bribe a Federal Official.
Remarks: Sun speaks both English and Chinese. He is believed to currently reside in China.
Timeline of Events
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2021-01-01
Campaign begins
Sun Qiang allegedly began seeking information on pro-democracy PRC dissidents
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2022-03-01
Federal arrest warrant issued
Sun charged with Conspiracy to Commit Interstate Harassment, Criminal Use of a Means of Identification, and Conspiracy to Bribe a Federal Official in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Case Information
Incident:January 1, 2021
Last Updated:April 29, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 2021
Last Updated:April 29, 2026