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Indian Express
3 days ago
- Indian Express
Chinese man held in Italy on US warrant claims mistaken identity
A Chinese man arrested in Italy on a US warrant over alleged industrial espionage has opposed extradition, claiming he is a victim of mistaken identity, his lawyer said on Tuesday. Xu Zewei, a 33-year-old IT manager at a Shanghai company, appeared on Tuesday before an appeals court in Milan, which will decide whether to send him to the United States. The man was arrested last week (July 3) after he arrived at Milan's Malpensa airport for a holiday in Italy with his wife. US authorities allege that he was part of a team of hackers who in 2020 hacked and otherwise targeted US-based universities, immunologists, and virologists conducting research into COVID-19 vaccines, treatment, and testing. The US Justice Department says a research university located in the Southern District of Texas was also targeted. 'He told the judge that he had no reason to do what he is accused of and suggested that someone may have hacked into and used his account,' his lawyer Enrico Giarda told reporters at the end of the hearing, which was held behind closed doors. The lawyer added that his client said his surname is quite common in China and that his mobile phone had been stolen in 2020. 'We are now waiting for the US authorities to send us the investigation files so that we can understand how they came to identify him as the perpetrator,' Giarda said, adding that Washington has 40 days to send the documents. The lawyer specified that they plan to request house arrest, but only at a later stage. In the meantime, he said he expects the next hearing to be scheduled after the summer break. The charges listed on the arrest warrant are wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, conspiracy to commit wire fraud and unauthorized access to protected computers.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Chinese man held in Italy on US warrant claims mistaken identity
MILAN, - A Chinese man arrested in Italy on a U.S. warrant over alleged industrial espionage has opposed extradition, claiming he is a victim of mistaken identity, his lawyer said on Tuesday. Xu Zewei, a 33-year-old IT manager at a Shanghai company, appeared on Tuesday before an appeals court in Milan, which will decide whether to send him to the United States. Chinese man held in Italy on US warrant claims mistaken identity The man was arrested last week after he arrived at Milan's Malpensa airport for a holiday in Italy with his wife. U.S. authorities allege that he was part of a team of hackers who in 2020 hacked and otherwise targeted U.S.-based universities, immunologist, and virologists conducting research into COVID-19 vaccines, treatment, and testing. The U.S. Justice Department says a research university located in the Southern District of Texas was also targeted. "He told the judge that he had no reason to do what he is accused of and suggested that someone may have hacked into and used his account," his lawyer Enrico Giarda told reporters at the end of the hearing, which was held behind closed doors. The lawyer added that his client said his surname is quite common in China and that his mobile phone had been stolen in 2020. "We are now waiting for the U.S. authorities to send us the investigation files so that we can understand how they came to identify him as the perpetrator," Giarda said, adding that Washington has 40 days to send the documents. The lawyer specified that they plan to request house arrest, but only at a later stage. In the meantime, he said he expects the next hearing to be scheduled after the summer break. The charges listed on the arrest warrant are wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, conspiracy to commit wire fraud and unauthorised access to protected computers. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
Chinese man held in Italy on US warrant claims mistaken identity
MILAN (Reuters) -A Chinese man arrested in Italy on a U.S. warrant over alleged industrial espionage has opposed extradition, claiming he is a victim of mistaken identity, his lawyer said on Tuesday. Xu Zewei, a 33-year-old IT manager at a Shanghai company, appeared on Tuesday before an appeals court in Milan, which will decide whether to send him to the United States. The man was arrested last week after he arrived at Milan's Malpensa airport for a holiday in Italy with his wife. U.S. authorities allege that he was part of a team of hackers who tried to access a COVID-19 vaccine being developed by the University of Texas in 2020. "He told the judge that he had no reason to do what he is accused of and suggested that someone may have hacked into and used his account," his lawyer Enrico Giarda told reporters at the end of the hearing, which was held behind closed doors. The lawyer added that his client said his surname is quite common in China and that his mobile phone had been stolen in 2020. "We are now waiting for the U.S. authorities to send us the investigation files so that we can understand how they came to identify him as the perpetrator," Giarda said, adding that Washington has 40 days to send the documents. The lawyer specified that they plan to request house arrest, but only at a later stage. In the meantime, he said he expects the next hearing to be scheduled after the summer break. The charges listed on the arrest warrant are wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, conspiracy to commit wire fraud and unauthorised access to protected computers.
South China Morning Post
5 days ago
- South China Morning Post
Chinese man fights US extradition in Italy over vaccine hack, claims mistaken identity
Xu Zewei, a 33-year-old IT manager at a Shanghai company, appeared on Tuesday before an appeal court in Milan, which will decide whether to send him to the United States. The man was arrested last week after he arrived at Milan's Malpensa Airport for a holiday in Italy with his wife. US authorities allege that he was part of a team of hackers who tried to access a Covid-19 vaccine being developed by the University of Texas in 2020. 'He told the judge that he had no reason to do what he is accused of and suggested that someone may have hacked into and used his account,' his lawyer Enrico Giarda told reporters at the end of the hearing, which was held behind closed doors.
Straits Times
5 days ago
- Business
- Straits Times
Chinese man held in Italy on US warrant claims mistaken identity
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox MILAN - A Chinese man arrested in Italy on a U.S. warrant over alleged industrial espionage has opposed extradition, claiming he is a victim of mistaken identity, his lawyer said on Tuesday. Xu Zewei, a 33-year-old IT manager at a Shanghai company, appeared on Tuesday before an appeals court in Milan, which will decide whether to send him to the United States. The man was arrested last week after he arrived at Milan's Malpensa airport for a holiday in Italy with his wife. U.S. authorities allege that he was part of a team of hackers who tried to access a COVID-19 vaccine being developed by the University of Texas in 2020. "He told the judge that he had no reason to do what he is accused of and suggested that someone may have hacked into and used his account," his lawyer Enrico Giarda told reporters at the end of the hearing, which was held behind closed doors. The lawyer added that his client said his surname is quite common in China and that his mobile phone had been stolen in 2020. "We are now waiting for the U.S. authorities to send us the investigation files so that we can understand how they came to identify him as the perpetrator," Giarda said, adding that Washington has 40 days to send the documents. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore NDP celebrations to be held at 5 heartland sites, including Bishan and Punggol, on Aug 10 Singapore Keep citizens at the centre of public service, Chan Chun Sing tells civil servants Singapore Man arrested for allegedly throwing bottle at SMRT bus, injuring passenger Asia As Trump plays tariffs hard ball, Asean has little choice but to play on Asia PM Anwar called out by his own lawmakers as Malaysia's judicial crisis heats up Singapore SIA flight from Brisbane to Singapore diverted to Perth due to technical issue Singapore New Draft Master Plan could reignite developers' interest to buy land Business Great Eastern could resume trading after delisting vote fails to pass; OCBC's exit offer lapses The lawyer specified that they plan to request house arrest, but only at a later stage. In the meantime, he said he expects the next hearing to be scheduled after the summer break. The charges listed on the arrest warrant are wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, conspiracy to commit wire fraud and unauthorised access to protected computers. REUTERS
