US to join Russia, China in war on crime, Kash Patel says, as former FBI director warns of risks

FBI Director Kash Patel has established new law enforcement partnerships with China and Russia over the past year to combat transnational crime, including fentanyl trafficking, cyber fraud, and child sexual exploitation. These collaborations involve personnel exchanges, joint operations, and intelligence sharing, focusing on specific criminal activities. For example, "Operation Sand Dollar" in Dubai, a joint effort with China's Ministry of Public Security, led to 300 arrests and the seizure of $300 million.

"They are both new and dynamic relationships, and we are extremely mindful of their adversarial approach on many matters," Patel said. "They are not going to stop, but if we can go and have wins for America, then we must engage."

While acknowledging the risks of sharing sensitive information with these "non-traditional partners," Patel asserts that countermeasures are in place. The cooperation has expanded across four working groups: cyber fraud, violent crimes against children, counternarcotics, and a fugitive task force. This initiative marks a significant departure from past US policy, reflecting a new approach to international law enforcement cooperation.