BAOXIA LIU

Wanted Fugitive

Wanted for

Conspiracy; Unlawful Export of U.S.-Origin Goods to Iran; Smuggling Goods from the United States; Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations; Submitting False or Misleading Export Information; Aiding and Abetting

Reward

The Rewards For Justice Program, United States Department of State, is offering a reward of up to $15 million for infor…

Caution

Baoxia "Emily" Liu is wanted for her alleged involvement in a years-long conspiracy to unlawfully export and smuggle U.S.-origin electronic components from the United States to Iran. It is alleged that she unlawfully exported and smuggled U.S. export controlled items through China and Hong Kong ultimately for the benefit of entities affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL), which supervises Iran’s development and production of missiles, weapons, and military aerial equipment to include Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).

On January 30, 2024, a federal arrest warrant was issued for Liu in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, Washington, D.C. after she was charged with Conspiracy; Unlawful Export of U.S.-Origin Goods to Iran; Smuggling Goods from the United States; Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations; Submitting False or Misleading Export Information; and Aiding and Abetting.

Description

Sex: Female
Race: asian
Hair: black
Eyes: brown
Age: 45
Date(s) of birth used: September 10, 1981
Place of birth: Weifang, Shandong, China
Nationality: Chinese
Occupation: Procurement Agent; Arms Broker; Owner/Operator of numerous PRC Trading Companies

Field offices

Detroit · MI

Remarks

Liu has ties to or may visit the People's Republic of China and Iran.

Poster files

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Posted Aug 28, 2024 · Updated by the FBI Mar 14, 2026

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