A Chinese national was arrested at JFK International Airport on federal charges for illegally photographing military aircraft at a Nebraska Air Force Base. The arrest was the result of a federal investigation. The defendant's name is Tianrui Liang, 21, of China.
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Media Coverage · April 23, 2026
Tianrui Liang, a 21-year-old Chinese national, was arrested at JFK International Airport on federal charges for allegedly taking unauthorized photos of military aircraft at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska. The base is a key location for the Air Force's Strategic Command. Liang was previously seen at Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota.
newspaper Read articleTianrui Liang, a 21-year-old Chinese national, was arrested at JFK International Airport on federal charges for allegedly taking unauthorized photos of military aircraft at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska. The base is a key location for the Air Force's Strategic Command. Liang was previously seen at Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota.
Tianrui Liang, 21, of China, was charged by complaint for conduct related to illegally documenting Air Force planes located at Offutt Air Force Base in Bellevue, Nebraska, announced United States …
Tianrui Liang, 21, of China, has been charged by complaint for conduct related to illegally documenting Air Force planes located at Offutt Air Force Base in Bellevue, Nebraska, announced United …
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