Indiana University researcher Youhuang Xiang is facing federal charges for allegedly smuggling in E. coli and lying about it, the FBI announced.

The incident follows a similar attempt by three Chinese researchers on J-1 visas in Michigan to smuggle biological material.

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Indiana University researcher Youhuang Xiang was charged with conspiracy, smuggling goods into the United States and making false statements after he allegedly requested and received a package of women’s underwear that contained hidden E. coli bacteria.

A Chinese national who was charged with smuggling dangerous pathogens into Michigan has pleaded guilty. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, 33-year-old Yunqing Jian, from the People's Republic of China, was sentenced on Wednesday to time served.

FBI Director Kash Patel warned of the growing trend involving Chinese nationals smuggling biological materials into the country.

U.S. Senator Ron Wyden has contacted seven maritime shipping companies as part of an inquiry into cartel-linked fuel smuggling between the United States and Mexico, asking the firms to explain their vetting procedures for ensuring their tankers aren't used to transport illicit hydrocarbons,

DENPASAR, Indonesia -- An Indonesian court on Thursday sentenced an Australian citizen to 12 years in prison after finding him guilty of smuggling cocaine to the tourist island of Bali.