Chinese citizen accused of taking photos of planes at Offutt Air Force Base
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.
Read more: http://archive.today/eThnO
Original PAY link: https://omaha.com/news/local/crime-courts/article_faf2e385-3533-4089-982c-28010ee5f469.html
= new reply since forum marked as read
If Inside, without permission, he's toast.
If Inside, with permission and as long as he's not on the flightline, give me a break.
If Outside, I would raise that BS flag.
Need more facts.
