I exposed a secret Chinese spy post in NYC — then the Feds took it down
An investigative report revealed a secret Chinese spy post in Manhattan's Chinatown, leading to a federal investigation. The operation involved surveillance and intimidation, impacting dissidents in the area. The case has raised concerns about Beijing's influence in the United States as guilty verdicts are handed down.
- ▪A tip about secret Chinese 'police stations' led to a lengthy investigation.
- ▪The operation involved surveillance and intimidation of dissidents.
- ▪An FBI raid was conducted, shocking the local community.
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| Canonical URL | https://nypost.com/video/i-exposed-a-secret-chinese-spy-post-in-nyc-then-the-feds-took-it-down/ |
| Publication time | Mon, 18 May 2026 15:09:41 -0400 |
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I exposed a secret Chinese spy post in NYC — then the Feds took it down May 18, 2026 | 3:09pm Investigative reporter Isabel Vincent pulls back the curtain on a shocking operation allegedly hiding in plain sight in the heart of Manhattan’s Chinatown — and the federal case that followed. What began as a tip about secret Chinese “police stations” quickly spiraled into a years-long investigation involving surveillance, intimidation, dissidents living in fear, and an FBI raid that stunned New Yorkers. With exclusive reporting, courtroom drama, and chilling firsthand accounts, this video traces how one quiet nonprofit became the center of an international espionage scandal.
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