FBI offers $200K reward for info on ex-Air Force agent Monica Witt accused of spying for Iran
WASHINGTON, DC: The FBI announced on Thursday, May 14, that it is offering a $200,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of former US Air Force intelligence specialist Monica Witt, who is accused of spying for Iran and remains at large.
Witt, a former counterintelligence agent, was indicted in February 2019 on espionage-related charges after allegedly defecting to Iran and sharing classified US national defense information with the Iranian government, according to the FBI.
FBI says Monica Witt defected to Iran in 2013 and provided sensitive information to regime
The FBI said Witt served in the US Air Force between 1997 and 2008 and later worked as a government contractor until 2010. During her service, she reportedly had access to classified intelligence and counterintelligence information, including the identities of undercover US intelligence personnel.
Federal officials alleged that Witt defected to Iran in 2013 and provided sensitive information to the Iranian regime. Authorities said her actions endangered US personnel and their families stationed overseas and helped Iranian intelligence agencies target her former colleagues.
The FBI announced a $200,000 reward for information leading to the apprehension and prosecution of Monica Elfriede Witt, a former U.S. Air Force intelligence specialist accused of spying for Iran.
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According to the FBI, Witt’s alleged activities benefited Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, also known as the IRGC, which the agency described as being involved in intelligence operations, unconventional warfare, and support for te**orist organizations targeting US interests.
Monica Witt remains at large, believed to be living in Iran
The FBI said Witt is believed to be living in Iran and may be using aliases, including Fatemah Zahra or Narges Witt. Officials added that she speaks Farsi and continues to evade arrest.
“Monica Witt allegedly betrayed her oath to the Constitution more than a decade ago by defecting to Iran and providing the Iranian regime National Defense Information and likely continues to support their nefarious activities,” said Daniel Wierzbicki, special agent in charge of the FBI Washington Field Office’s Counterintelligence and Cyber Division.
“The FBI has not forgotten and believes that during this critical moment in Iran’s history, there is someone who knows something about her whereabouts,” Wierzbicki continued. “The FBI wants to hear from you so you can help us apprehend Witt and bring her to justice.”
The bureau urged anyone with information about Witt’s location to contact the FBI through its tip line or local field offices. Tips can also be submitted through American embassies, consulates, or the agency’s official website.
