Afghan National Charged With Election Day Terrorist Plot Inspired By ISIS

08 Oct 2024 by Ty Roush · Forbes

Topline

An Afghan national was charged Tuesday with allegedly planning an Election Day terrorist attack in the U.S. on behalf of ISIS, the Justice Department announced.

Prosecutors allege the man and other co-conspirators planned to “stage a violent attack” on behalf ... [+] of ISIS.AFP via Getty Images

Key Facts

Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, 27, a resident of Oklahoma City, was charged with conspiring and attempting to provide material support to ISIS and receiving a firearm to be used to commit a felony or a federal crime of terrorism, the DOJ said.

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