Missouri sues baby monitor maker for hiding ties to Chinese military

Published June 15, 2026 5:21pm ET | Updated June 15, 2026 5:21pm ET



Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway filed a lawsuit Monday against Lorex, a baby monitor manufacturer accused of concealing its links to the Chinese military.

Lorex holds ties to Zhejiang Dahua Technology, which the Pentagon designated as a Chinese military company in 2022. Furthermore, Lorex’s hardware and software routes straight to Dahua, giving China access to the data and security of Missouri residents.

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