Chinese National Pleads Guilty to Spying on Whiteman AFB

0:00It's April 22nd. This is Kansas News Today, AI-powered stories from your city. I'm Corey with the story. A 35-year-old Chinese national named Keelan Wu pleaded guilty in federal court this week to taking unauthorized photos of white man air force. Base. This went down back on December 2nd, 2025, when he snapped pictures of critical military spots from outside the base. Investigators got a tip about a suspicious minivan with Massachusetts plates lurking near the perimeter. Air force patrols rolled up, and Wu straight up admitted he was there to check out the B-2 spirit stealth bombers of close. That base houses some of the most advanced aircraft in our arsenal, so any unauthorized eyes on it sparked major security concerns. Folks in Johnson County are watching this closely, knowing how vital protecting these sites is amid global tensions. A day later, the same van popped up at a fence line, where Wu confessed to shooting videos and pics of the fencing, gates, and gear.

1:00Cops poured 18 photos off his phone as evidence. Sentencing is still pending, with up to one year in federal prison on the table. This serves as a stark reminder to respect those no-fly zones around.