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Conspiracy to Provide Material Support to Terrorists; Providing and Attempting to Provide Material Support to Terrorists; Conspiracy to Kill in a Foreign Country; Conspiracy; False Statements

AHMAD ABOUSAMRA

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Aliases:

Ahmad Abou-Samra, Abu Fadl, Ahmad Abou, Ahmad Abou Samira, Ahmad Samra, Ahmad Abu Samra, Ahmad Abou Samra

DESCRIPTION

Date(s) of Birth Used:

September 19, 1981

Place of Birth:

France

Height:

5'11' (180 cm)

Weight:

170 pounds

NCIC:

W867564217

Build:

Slim

Hair:

Dark Brown

Eyes:

Brown

Sex:

Male

Citizenship:

Syrian, United States

Remarks:

Abousamra is known to speak both English and Arabic. He grew up near Boston, Massachusetts, and also has ties to the Detroit, Michigan, area. Abousamra is thought to have left the United States in 2006, and may now be living in Aleppo, Syria. He may be with his wife and at least one child, a young daughter.

CAUTION

Ahmad Abousamra was indicted after taking multiple trips to Pakistan and Yemen where he allegedly attempted to obtain military training for the purpose of killing American soldiers overseas. On November 5, 2009, a federal arrest warrant was issued for Abousamra in the United States District Court, District of Massachusetts, Boston, Massachusetts, after he was charged with conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists; providing and attempting to provide material support to terrorists; conspiracy to kill in a foreign country; conspiracy; and false statements.

REWARD

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading directly to the capture and return to the United States of Ahmad Abousamra.

SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS

If you have any information concerning this person, please contact your local FBI office or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate.

Field Office: Boston