Chinese national faces federal felony charge, accused of illegally photographing Whiteman Air Force Base
Ryan Shiner
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
A Chinese national was charged in the Western District of Missouri on Wednesday after authorities claim he took photographs of military installation and equipment without authorization, according to a press release from the Department of Justice.
Qilin Wu, 35, is accused of driving a minivan on Dec. 2 at Whiteman Air Force Base and admitting to taking photos and recordings without permission, according to the release.
He was seen in the same minivan the next day and allegedly admitted to taking videos of an aircraft and photos of the fencing, gate and military equipment, the release says.
The release claims Wu illegally entered the country on June 22, 2023, in Arizona. He was detained then, but was released on his own recognizance. An immigration hearing was originally scheduled for Feb. 9, 2027.