The person at the center of this case
NASA, research universities, and private companies (victims of fraud and identity theft)
Cold Case · Open
2 years waiting · since 2024
SONG WU
Justice for NASA, research universities, and private companies (victims of fraud and identity theft) — the trail went cold in 2024, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1What is Song Wu's current location and how has he evaded capture since the September 2024 warrant?
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evidence
Lead #2Which specific software packages and source code were successfully obtained through the spear-phishing campaign?
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clue
Lead #3How many fraudulent email accounts did Song Wu create and which researchers or organizations were targeted?
Song Wu is wanted by the FBI for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in connection with a multi-year spear-phishing campaign targeting NASA, research universities, and private companies. He allegedly created fraudulent email accounts impersonating U.S. researchers and engineers to obtain restricted aerospace engineering software and source code with potential military applications. A federal arrest warrant was issued on September 11, 2024, and his current whereabouts remain unknown.
Case
#806
United States
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); United States District Court, Northern District of Georgia
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contact
Lead #4Are there known associates or accomplices who may have assisted in the spear-phishing campaign or software acquisition?
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timeline
Lead #5When did the multi-year spear-phishing campaign begin and how long was it active before detection?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
Wire Fraud; Aggravated Identity Theft Caution: Song Wu is wanted for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft arising from his alleged efforts to fraudulently obtain computer software and source code created by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), research universities, and private companies. It is alleged that Song Wu engaged in a multi-year "spear-phishing" email campaign in which he created email accounts to impersonate U.S.-based researchers and engineers.
He then allegedly used those imposter accounts to obtain specialized restricted or proprietary software used for aerospace engineering and computational fluid dynamics. The specialized software could be used for industrial and military applications, such as development of advanced tactical missiles and aerodynamic design and assessment of weapons.
On September 11, 2024, a federal arrest warrant was issued for Song Wu in the United States District Court, Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta, Georgia, after he was charged with wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
Timeline of Events
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2024-09-11
Federal Arrest Warrant Issued
A federal arrest warrant was issued for Song Wu in the United States District Court, Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta, Georgia, for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
Case Information
Incident:September 11, 2024
Last Updated:October 29, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:September 11, 2024
Last Updated:October 29, 2026