Chinese citizen accused of taking photos of planes at Offutt Air Force Base [View all]

Source: Omaha World Herald

Kevin Cole Apr 21, 2026 Updated 25 mins ago

A 21-year-old Chinese citizen is being held by federal officials in Nebraska for allegedly taking photos of planes at Offutt Air Force Base.

Tianrui Liang was taken into custody on April 7 by federal officers at John F. Kennedy International Airport after making reservations for a flight to Frankfurt, Germany before traveling to Glasgow, Scotland, where he is a student at the University of Glasgow.

He was arrested for allegedly photographing a defense installation. A federal judge in New York allowed Liang's release on $20,000 bail, but the government requested and was granted a stay of that decision.

A federal judge for Nebraska agreed with the government’s argument that "Liang is a considerable flight risk." A federal pubic defender was appointed for Liang.


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