FBI Offers Reward for Alleged Iranian Spy
The FBI offers a $200,000 reward for Monica Witt, a former U.S. Air Force specialist accused of spying for Iran.
Lauren Collins ·
FBI Offers Reward for Alleged Iran Spy
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has offered a reward of up to $200,000 for information leading to the location and arrest of Monica Witt, a former U.S. Air Force counterintelligence specialist. Witt is accused of defecting to Iran and disclosing classified U.S. defense information to the Iranian government. This action underscores ongoing U.S. efforts to counter foreign espionage and protect national security assets.
Witt, who served in the Air Force from 1997 to 2008, allegedly defected to Iran in 2013. She is accused of revealing the identities and missions of U.S. intelligence operatives to Iranian intelligence services. The indictment, unsealed in February 2019, charges Witt with conspiracy to deliver national defense information to a foreign government and aiding and abetting.
The reward offer is part of a broader U.S. government initiative to apprehend individuals who compromise national security. The FBI's announcement highlights the persistent threat posed by threats and foreign intelligence operations targeting U.S. personnel and classified data. The case remains an active investigation, with Witt believed to be residing in Iran.