Afghan Man Arrested In Alleged US Election Day Attack Plot

Afghan Man Arrested In Alleged US Election Day Attack Plot
US Secret Service members provide security at the Ed Sullivan Theater as US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris departs after recording an interview at the Late Show with Stephen Colbert in New York on October 8, 2024. (Photo by Charly TRIBALLEAU / AFP)

The US Department of Justice has arrested a man who allegedly plans an attack on Election Day.

 

Prosecutors said that the suspect, Nasir Tawhedi, is a citizen of Afghanistan residing in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

 

The Federal Bureau of Investigation says he was attempting to stockpile firearms, and had taken steps to liquidate his family’s assets and relocate members overseas.

 

Tawhedi is charged with providing, attempting to provide, and conspiracy to provide support or resources to a foreign terrorist organization.

 

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