The person at the center of this case
Monica Elfriede Witt (fugitive)
Cold Case · Open - Fugitive at Large
7 years waiting · since 2019
MONICA ELFRIEDE WITT
Justice for Monica Elfriede Witt (fugitive) — the trail went cold in 2019, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1What classified information did Witt allegedly provide to Iran and through what channels?
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evidence
Lead #2What evidence led to the identification and indictment of Witt in 2019?
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contact
Lead #3Who are the Iranian government representatives or intermediaries Witt allegedly conspired with?
Monica Elfriede Witt, a former U.S. intelligence professional, was indicted on February 8, 2019, for espionage and conspiracy to deliver classified national defense information to the Iranian government. Witt fled the United States and is believed to be residing in Iran, where she speaks Farsi fluently. The FBI seeks information leading to her arrest and conviction, offering a reward of up to $200,000.
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#846
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Washington D.C. Field Office; U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
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clue
Lead #4How did Witt gain access to national defense information in her previous role?
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location
Lead #5Can her current whereabouts in Iran be determined to facilitate extradition or apprehension?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
Conspiracy to Deliver National Defense Information to Representatives of a Foreign Government; Delivering National Defense Information to Representatives of a Foreign Government Caution: Monica Elfriede Witt is wanted for her alleged involvement in criminal activities to include espionage and conspiracy to commit espionage. On February 8, 2019, a grand jury in the United States District Court, District of Columbia, indicted Witt and a federal arrest warrant was issued for her after she was charged with Conspiracy to Deliver National Defense Information to Representatives of a Foreign Government and Delivering National Defense Information to Representatives of a Foreign Government, specifically the Government of Iran.
Remarks: Witt is known to speak Farsi and reside in Iran.
Timeline of Events
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1979-04-08
Birth Date
Monica Elfriede Witt born in El Paso, Texas
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2019-02-08
Federal Indictment
Grand jury in U.S. District Court, District of Columbia indicted Witt on charges of conspiracy to deliver and delivering national defense information to representatives of the Iranian government
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Case Information
Incident:April 8, 1979
Last Updated:September 10, 2026
Up to $200,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case
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Case Information
Incident:April 8, 1979
Last Updated:September 10, 2026
Up to $200,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case