FBI Offers $200K Reward for Former Air Force Intel Agent Monica Witt Accused of Espionage

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FBI Offers $200K Reward for Former Air Force Intel Agent Monica Witt Accused of Espionage

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ThreatCluster •May 15, 2026 at 20:54 UTC

•Monica Witt, a former Air Force intel agent, is wanted for espionage after defecting to Iran.
•The FBI is offering a $200,000 reward for information on her whereabouts.
•Witt's actions allegedly endangered U.S. personnel and supported Iranian intelligence operations.

The FBI has announced a $200,000 reward for information leading to the capture of Monica Witt, a former U.S. Air Force counterintelligence specialist charged with espionage for allegedly providing classified information to Iran. Witt defected to Iran in 2013 and was indicted in February 2019 for transmitting national defense information. Her actions are believed to have endangered U.S. personnel and their families abroad, and she is suspected of continuing to support Iranian activities. The FBI emphasizes the urgency of locating Witt during a critical time in U.S.-Iran relations, especially given the ongoing conflict that began on February 28, 2026. Witt is known to speak Farsi and may be using aliases in Iran. The FBI's renewed focus on her case coincides with heightened tensions between the U.S. and Iran.

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2013-01-01

Monica Witt defects to Iran

Witt traveled to Iran for conferences and subsequently defected, providing classified information to the Iranian government.

2019-02-01

Witt indicted on espionage charges

A federal grand jury indicted Witt for transmitting national defense information to Iran, placing U.S. personnel at risk.

2026-02-28

U.S. and Iran enter war

The United States and Iran officially entered a state of war, escalating tensions in the region.

2026-05-14

FBI announces reward for Witt

The FBI publicly announced a $200,000 reward for information leading to Witt's capture, highlighting the urgency of her case.

2026-05-15

Witt remains at large

As of today, Monica Witt is still at large, with the FBI continuing its efforts to locate her.

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Technique (5)

Malware
Phishing
T1041 - Exfiltration Over C2 Channel
T1566.001 - Spearphishing Attachment
T1566.002 - Spearphishing Link

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fbi.gov
tips.fbi.gov
79237aa1a43945b8832c677ea7e58e96

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