An Afghan man accused of planning an Election Day attack in the U.S. has been ordered to remain in custody. The 27-year-old, Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, entered the U.S. on a special immigrant visa in September 2021 and had been on parole pending a determination of his immigration status. However, his parole status has since been revoked. FBI agent Derek Wiley …
An Afghan man has been arrested for allegedly planning a terror attack on election day in the United States. The FBI said Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, 27, was plotting the attack in the name of Islamic State and was going to target large crowds. The FBI said Mr Tawhedi told investigators he and his alleged co-conspirator had expected to die as …
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The FBI arrested an Afghan man who officials say was planning an Election Day attack toggle caption Charlie Neibergall/AP WASHINGTON — 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 U.S., the Justice Department said Tuesday. Sponsor Message The …
