Three Chinese research scholars who were conducting research at the University of Michigan (UM) have been charged in a criminal complaint with conspiracy to smuggle biological materials into the United States and making false statements to federal agents, announced United States Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon, Jr.

The charges are the latest in a series of cases stemming from UM’s international research activities, specifically involving the laboratory of Xianzhong Xu, commonly known as the Shawn Xu laboratory.

“Allegedly attempting to smuggle biological materials under the guise of ‘research’ is a serious crime that threatens America’s national and agricultural security,” said Attorney General Pam Bondi . United States Attorney Gorgon emphasized the severity, stating, “At some point, patter

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