Overview
- Federal prosecutors unsealed a complaint alleging Qilin Wu unlawfully photographed vital military installations and equipment at Whiteman Air Force Base.
- AFOSI and base patrols encountered Wu on Dec. 2 and 3, after which he admitted to taking 18 images and videos that included B‑2 aircraft, perimeter fencing, a gate, and other equipment.
- Wu also acknowledged photographing another U.S. Air Force base, according to the complaint, though officials did not name the second location.
- Court documents state Wu illegally entered the U.S. near Nogales, Arizona, on June 22, 2023, was released pending removal due to limited detention space, and was re‑arrested by ICE on Dec. 3, 2025.
- Whiteman AFB hosts the B‑2 Spirit stealth bomber fleet, and the charge carries potential prison time of up to one year if Wu is convicted.