Who Is Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi? Afghan Man Who Worked for CIA Arrested for Plotting ISIS-Inspired Attack on US Election Day
At the time of his arrest, Tawhedi was living in Oklahoma City on a special immigrant visa, according to the Justice Department.
Afghan national charged with planning Election Day attack previously worked for CIA in Afghanistan
Washington — The Afghan national charged with planning an Election Day terror attack was previously employed in a security role in Afghanistan by the CIA, CBS News has confirmed. Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, who was arrested Monday in Oklahoma City, is accused of planning the attack on behalf of ISIS.
Afghan Migrant Charged With Election Day Plot Is Said to Have Worked for CIA
An Afghan national arrested over a planned "ISIS-inspired" attack on Election Day was working as a security guard for the CIA before coming to the United States on a special visa, NBC News reported Thursday.
FBI foils ISIS-inspired US Election Day terror plot to kill dozens of voters
A sinister ISIS terror plot aimed at slaughtering dozens of US voters on election day has been thwarted by the FBI. Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, an Afghan immigrant residing in Oklahoma City, was apprehended after federal agents discovered his scheme to strike large gatherings on November 5,
Afghan evacuee arrested on charge of plotting Election Day attack in U.S.
An Afghan man who came to the U.S. as part of President Biden’s chaotic 2021 troop withdrawal now stands accused of an ISIS-fueled plot to launch a suicide attack on Election Day next month.nt said Tuesday.
Afghan national arrested in OKC for Election Day terrorist plot: Everything we know so far
An Afghan national living in OKC was charged with conspiring to conduct a terrorist attack. Here's what we know about the investigation so far.
Afghan national arrested for allegedly plotting ISIS-inspired Election Day terrorist attack
Federal prosecutors charged Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi with planning the attack in support of ISIS. He was arrested Monday in Oklahoma City. According to court records, he made his initial appearance in federal court Tuesday, but did not enter a plea. He remains in custody.
Afghan man charged with Election Day terror plot screened multiple times, worked CIA security job
A terror suspect living in Oklahoma and accused of plotting an Election Day terrorist attack worked a security job for the CIA in Afghanistan, officials told Fox News.
Afghan refugee charged with plotting US Election Day massacre worked for CIA: report
An Afghan national accused of plotting an ISIS-inspired Election Day terror attack on US democracy worked for the CIA in Afghanistan, according to a new report.
FBI arrests Afghan man who officials say planned Election Day attack in the US
The FBI has arrested an Afghan man who officials say was inspired by the Islamic State militant organization and was plotting an Election Day attack targeting large crowds in the
Congresswoman says Biden admin shut down FBI briefing over Afghan man charged with Election Day terror plot
Okla., claims the Biden administration has blocked the Justice Department from briefing her on the arrest of an Afghan terror suspect.
Nasir Tawhedi's TikTok Raised Red Flags Before Arrest
Attorney General Merrick Garland said the man planned a "violent attack in the name of ISIS on U.S. soil on Election Day." ...
DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas refuses to answer questions about Afghan national accused of plotting an ISIS-inspired terror attack
Mayorkas, 64, stonewalled a Fox News reporter who peppered him with questions about how Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi gained entry into ...
Terrorism arrest in OKC sparks misinformation, scrutiny over Afghanistan refugee program
Some politicians were quick to frame a thwarted terror attack as a campaign issue while criticizing the Afghan refugee ...
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What Is A Special Immigrant Visa? How An FBI Terror Suspect Likely Came To The United States
The 28-page criminal complaint against Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi and his unnamed juvenile coconspirator, who was a virtual student at Southmoore High School, is filled with details about how undercover ...