A Chinese microbiology student is facing charges in the United States for allegedly poisoning the tea of a colleague with whom she had a strained relationship and who held pending patents.
According to the prosecutor's office, the suspect,
identified as 32-year-old Aili Wang, reportedly attempted to leave the country
after being questioned by law enforcement in connection with the case.
Wang was arrested on October 6 at Los Angeles International
Airport (LAX) as she was allegedly about to board a flight to China.
The accusations point to a personal conflict between the
student and her colleague, although details about the substance she allegedly
used, the potential consequences for the victim, and the evidence presented by
authorities are not specified in the available information.
As in any criminal proceeding, the accused must be presumed
innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.