LI FANGWEI
Also known as: Karl Lee, Sunny Bai, Song Dahai, Fangwei Li, Charles Lee, Charles Li, David Li, F.W. Li, FW Li, Wei Li, Li Wei, K. L. Wei, KL Wei, Li Fang Wei, "KL", "Patric"
Current age (if alive)
53
Gender
male
Nationality
Heilongjiang, China
Date of case
4/16/2014
Country
United States
Physical Description
Height
170 cm
Weight
68 kg
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing marks
Li Fangwei has a mole on his upper lip.
Circumstances
Li Fangwei, who is more commonly known by the name Karl Lee, was previously sanctioned by the United States for his alleged role as a principal supplier to Iran's ballistic missile program. It is alleged that from 2006 through the present time Li Fangwei controlled a large network of front companies based in Eastern China which he allegedly used to defraud United States banks, regulators, and companies in violation of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and the Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferators Sanctions Regulations. It is also alleged that he continues to violate United States law and economic sanctions by engaging in prohibited transactions worth millions of dollars through United States-based financial institutions. Li Fangwei was indicted on April 28, 2014, in the United States District Court, Southern District of New York, and a federal arrest warrant was issued after he was charged with Conspiracy to Violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (One Count); Violation of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (Two Counts); Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering (One Count); Conspiracy to Commit Wire and Bank Fraud (One Count); and Wire Fraud (Two Counts). Li Fangwei is known to speak both Mandarin and English.
Reward
The United States Department of State’s Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program is offering a reward of up to $5 million for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of Li Fangwei.
Last updated: 5/27/2026