Media sources have reported the arrest of an Afghan citizen on charges of planning a terrorist attack in America.
Kabul 24: Based on reports, the FBI arrested an Afghan citizen on charges of planning a terrorist attack on the day of the American election. Federal prosecutors said Nasir Ahmed Tawhidi planned to carry out the attack in support of ISIS.
He was arrested in Oklahoma City on Monday and will make his first appearance in federal court on Tuesday to hear the charges.
According to CBS TV, according to the indictment of the US Department of Justice that was published yesterday, Tawhidi and his accomplices, whose names have not been taken, took some actions for this attack, including selling the house, trying to move the family out of the US, and buying ammunition. had done
“Their ultimate goal was to carry out a violent attack in the United States in the name of ISIS,” prosecutors said.
According to the indictment, 27-year-old Tawhidi came to the United States on a special immigrant visa in 2021. This visa is granted to former colleagues of the US government in Afghanistan.
According to FBI documents, Tawhidi viewed ISIS propaganda and donated money to a charity that “acted as a front to transfer money to ISIS.”
Federal agents alleged that Tawhidi sought access to surveillance and security cameras in Washington, DC.
Also, they believe that Tawhidi was looking for places where the laws related to gun sales are easier
