FBI Offers $200,000 Reward for Ex-Agent Accused of Spying for Iran

The FBI has offered a $200,000 reward for information leading to the capture of Monica Witt, a former US Air Force counterintelligence officer. Witt is accused of defecting to Iran and providing classified information to the Iranian government.

14 May, 16:05 — 15 May, 08:26

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Why this matters

This story is significant as it involves a former US counterintelligence agent allegedly spying for a foreign adversary, Iran, highlighting national security concerns and the ongoing efforts by US authorities to apprehend individuals accused of espionage.

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The FBI is offering a $200,000 reward for information.
The reward is for Monica Witt, a former US Air Force intelligence specialist.
Witt is accused of spying for Iran.
Witt allegedly defected to Iran in 2013.

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The FBI is offering a $200,000 reward for information on Monica Witt.

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Monica Witt is a former US Air Force intelligence specialist.

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Witt is accused of spying for Iran.

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Witt allegedly defected to Iran in 2013.

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Witt revealed highly classified information or a secret program to Iran.

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BBCHigh46d ago

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Fox NewsMixed47d ago

FBI offers $200K reward for former Air Force intelligence agent accused of spying for Iran

FBI offers $200,000 reward for former U.S. counterintelligence agent Monica Witt, indicted on espionage charges for allegedly aiding Iran's regime.

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CNNMostly Factual47d ago

FBI offers $200,000 for information on former Air Force intelligence specialist charged with spying for Iran - CNN

FBI offers $200,000 for information on former Air Force intelligence specialist charged with spying for Iran CNN

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YahooMostly Factual47d ago

FBI offers $200,000 for information on former Air Force intelligence specialist charged with spying for Iran

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indian-expressMostly Factual46d ago

FBI offers $200,000 reward for Monica Witt, an ex-US agent accused of spying for Iran

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punch-ngMostly Factual47d ago

NHRC queries NAF over market bombings in Yobe, Niger, Zamfara

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punch-ng14 May, 16:05First to report

NHRC queries NAF over market bombings in Yobe, Niger, Zamfara

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CNN14 May, 17:23

FBI offers $200,000 for information on former Air Force intelligence specialist charged with spying for Iran - CNN

Yahoo14 May, 17:23

FBI offers $200,000 for information on former Air Force intelligence specialist charged with spying for Iran

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Fox News14 May, 19:10

FBI offers $200K reward for former Air Force intelligence agent accused of spying for Iran

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jutarnji-list14 May, 23:50

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iefimerida15 May, 00:18

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BBC15 May, 00:19

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hindustan-times15 May, 01:08

IAF deputy chief to review C295 project in Vadodara

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index-hr15 May, 04:29

FBI nudi 200.000 dolara za bivšu agenticu. "Otkrila je Iranu naš tajni program"

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20-minuten15 May, 05:58

Spionierte sie für Iran? FBI setzt 200'000 Dollar Belohnung aus

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indian-express15 May, 08:26

FBI offers $200,000 reward for Monica Witt, an ex-US agent accused of spying for Iran

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naftemporiki15 May, 10:34

«Το FBI δεν έχει ξεχάσει» τη Μόνικα Γουίτ: Ποια είναι η Αμερικανίδα που επικηρύχθηκε για 200.000 δολάρια για κατασκοπεία υπέρ του Ιράν

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newsbeast15 May, 11:45

Το FBI επικηρύσσει πρώην πράκτορα των ΗΠΑ που κατηγορείται για κατασκοπεία υπέρ του Ιράν – Προσφέρουν αμοιβή 200.000 δολάρια

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dh-les-sports15 May, 12:50

“Sa capacité à nuire les États‑Unis est de sept ou huit sur dix”: le FBI offre 200.000 dollars pour toute information sur une ancienne militaire

klix-ba15 May, 13:05

FBI nudi 200.000 dolara za informacije o bivšoj kontraobavještajnoj agentici SAD-a optuženoj za špijunažu za Iran.

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observador15 May, 18:22Latest update

FBI Offers $200,000 Reward for Ex-Agent Accused of Spying for Iran

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Watch: US Air Force rescues 11 people after plane crashes off Florida coast

FBI offers $200K reward for former Air Force intelligence agent accused of spying for Iran

FBI offers $200,000 for information on former Air Force intelligence specialist charged with spying for Iran - CNN

FBI offers $200,000 for information on former Air Force intelligence specialist charged with spying for Iran

FBI offers $200,000 reward for Monica Witt, an ex-US agent accused of spying for Iran

IAF deputy chief to review C295 project in Vadodara

NHRC queries NAF over market bombings in Yobe, Niger, Zamfara

Coverage Timeline

NHRC queries NAF over market bombings in Yobe, Niger, Zamfara

FBI offers $200,000 for information on former Air Force intelligence specialist charged with spying for Iran - CNN

FBI offers $200,000 for information on former Air Force intelligence specialist charged with spying for Iran

FBI offers $200K reward for former Air Force intelligence agent accused of spying for Iran

Izrael otkrio što planira s najmodernijim borbenim avionom današnjice. Tajming objave teško je ignorirati

Πολεμική Αεροπορία: Προσομοιωτές μαχητικών F-16 και F-35 στη Σητεία το τριήμερο 15-17 Μαΐου

Watch: US Air Force rescues 11 people after plane crashes off Florida coast

IAF deputy chief to review C295 project in Vadodara

FBI nudi 200.000 dolara za bivšu agenticu. "Otkrila je Iranu naš tajni program"

Spionierte sie für Iran? FBI setzt 200'000 Dollar Belohnung aus

FBI offers $200,000 reward for Monica Witt, an ex-US agent accused of spying for Iran

«Το FBI δεν έχει ξεχάσει» τη Μόνικα Γουίτ: Ποια είναι η Αμερικανίδα που επικηρύχθηκε για 200.000 δολάρια για κατασκοπεία υπέρ του Ιράν

Το FBI επικηρύσσει πρώην πράκτορα των ΗΠΑ που κατηγορείται για κατασκοπεία υπέρ του Ιράν – Προσφέρουν αμοιβή 200.000 δολάρια

“Sa capacité à nuire les États‑Unis est de sept ou huit sur dix”: le FBI offre 200.000 dollars pour toute information sur une ancienne militaire

FBI nudi 200.000 dolara za informacije o bivšoj kontraobavještajnoj agentici SAD-a optuženoj za špijunažu za Iran.

FBI oferece 170 mil euros por suspeita de espionar pelo Irão

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