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Indiana University Professor Xiaofeng Wang Missing Amid Federal Searches

The FBI and DHS police searched the homes of Indiana University Professor Xiaofeng Wang and his wife Nianli Ma without confirming their arrests or immigration status, according to reports.
Xiaofeng Wang's online profile was removed from the university's website, and he was placed on administrative leave as reported by university colleagues.
There is no record of any federal criminal case against either Xiaofeng Wang or Nianli Ma, based on the available information.
Indiana University stated that inquiries about their employment status should be directed to the FBI, confirming the execution of the search warrants.

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