NYPD cop accused of spying for China raised red flags, community center says


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A New York City police officer charged with acting as an agent for China discouraged a local Tibetan community center from engaging in pro-Tibet activities before they cut ties with him, board members said Tuesday. Baimadajie Angwang, 33, a naturalized American citizen from Tibet, was arrested Monday in connection with being an asset to the Chinese government since 2018, who was tasked spying on New York’s Tibetan community. The Justice Department said Angwang worked for handlers from New York’s Chinese consulate. Officials with the Tibetan Community Community of New York & New Jersey said Angwang raised several red flags during...