The person at the center of this case
United States (export control enforcement)
Cold Case · Open
2 years waiting · since 2024
BAOXIA LIU
Justice for United States (export control enforcement) — the trail went cold in 2024, but the truth hasn't.
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suspect
Lead #1What specific electronic components were exported and through which intermediary companies or individuals?
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location
Lead #2Where is Liu currently located, and what are her known safe houses or contacts in China and Iran?
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evidence
Lead #3What documentation or communications exist proving her knowledge of the IRGC and MODAFL connections?
Baoxia 'Emily' Liu is wanted for her alleged role in a years-long conspiracy to illegally export U.S.-origin electronic components to Iran through intermediaries in China and Hong Kong, ultimately benefiting Iranian military entities including the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Federal charges were filed on January 30, 2024, in Washington, D.C., including conspiracy, unlawful export, smuggling, and sanctions violations. Liu is believed to have ties to the People's Republic of China and Iran, and locating her is critical to disrupting illicit supply chains that support Iranian military capabilities.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
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contact
Lead #4Who are the co-conspirators and business associates involved in the smuggling network?
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timeline
Lead #5Over how many years did this conspiracy operate, and when did law enforcement first detect the illegal exports?
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Source Narrative
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 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. Remarks: Liu has ties to or may visit the People's Republic of China and Iran.
Timeline of Events
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2024-01-30
Federal Arrest Warrant Issued
Baoxia Liu was charged in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia with conspiracy, unlawful export of U.S.-origin goods to Iran, smuggling, sanctions violations, and submitting false export information.
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Case Information
Incident:January 30, 2024
Last Updated:June 15, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 30, 2024
Last Updated:June 15, 2026
Up to $15 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case