Terror Plot

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.

Afghan Citizen To Remain In Federal Custody On Charges Of Planning Election Day Terrorist Attack

News 9 New details were revealed in court on Thursday in the government's case against an Afghan citizen charged with planning a terrorist attack on Election Day.

Homeland Security Clarifies Immigration Status Of Oklahoma City Terror Suspect

News 9 Despite initial confusion during a State Department press briefing on Wednesday, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed to News 9 on Thursday that 27-year-old Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi possesses a Special Immigrant Visa, which he obtained after entering the United States on Sept. 9, 2021, as a parolee.

Security Increased At Oklahoma County Election Board

News 9 Following the arrest of two Afghan men living in Oklahoma accused of planning an Election Day terrorism plot, questions have arisen about a recent security upgrade at the Oklahoma County Election Board.

What Is A Special Immigrant Visa? How An FBI Terror Suspect Likely Came To The United States

News 9 The 28-page criminal complaint against Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi and his unnamed juvenile coconspirator, who was a virtual student at Southmoore High School, is filled with details about how undercover agents became aware of a terrorist plot planned for Election Day.

FBI Arrest 2 In Election Day Terrorist Plot

News 9 Two individuals accused of plotting a terrorist attack on Election Day had been under FBI surveillance for months.

Organizations React To Election Day Terrorist Plot Involving Afghan Man Living In OKC And17-Year-Old

News 9 Several agencies are responding to an alleged Election Day terrorist plot involving an Afghan man living in Oklahoma City and a 17-year-old co-conspirator.

View More Stories

Metro Residents React To Afghan National Accused Of Planning Election Day Attack

News 9 An Afghan national living in Oklahoma City and his 17-year-old co-conspirator are at the center of an alleged terrorist threat investigation. Krischen Robertson said he witnessed authorities raid the apartment above him this week.

Metro Residents React To Afghan National Accused Of Planning Election Day Attack

Southmoore 'Virtual Student' Charged As Co-Conspirator In Election Day Attack Investigation

News On 6 Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, 27, of Oklahoma City told investigators after his arrest Monday that he had planned his attack to coincide with Election Day next month and that he and a co-conspirator expected to die as martyrs, according to charging documents. Tawhedi’s alleged co-conspirator was not identified by the Justice Department, which described him only as a juvenile, a fellow Afghan national and the brother of Tawhedi’s wife.

Southmoore 'Virtual Student' Charged As Co-Conspirator In Election Day Attack Investigation

FBI Arrests Afghan Man Living In OKC; Officials Say He Planned Election Day Attack In The US

Associated Press The FBI arrested a man from Afghanistan, living in Oklahoma City who was allegedly planning an Election Day terrorist attack in the U.S.

FBI Arrests Afghan Man Living In OKC; Officials Say He Planned Election Day Attack In The US

Associated Press The FBI arrested a man from Afghanistan, living in Oklahoma City who was allegedly planning an Election Day terrorist attack in the U.S.

Gov. Kevin Stitt Commends Law Enforcement For Foiling Election Day Terror Attack Planned In Oklahoma City

News 9 Gov. Kevin Stitt discussed the arrest of two individuals accused of plotting a terrorist attack in Oklahoma and praised the state's monitoring and information-sharing efforts meant to keep the U.S. safe from similar threats.

Gov. Kevin Stitt Commends Law Enforcement For Foiling Election Day Terror Attack Planned In Oklahoma City

Lawmakers React To Arrest Of Afghanistan Citizen In Oklahoma Accused Of Planning Election Day Attack

News On 6 Oklahoma leaders are commenting on the recent arrest of an Afghanistan citizen in Oklahoma who is accused of plotting an attack on Election Day.

Lawmakers React To Arrest Of Afghanistan Citizen In Oklahoma Accused Of Planning Election Day Attack

News On 6 Oklahoma leaders are commenting on the recent arrest of an Afghanistan citizen in Oklahoma who is accused of plotting an attack on Election Day.

Sen. James Lankford Urges Vigilance Following Terror Threat Arrests In Oklahoma City

News 9 James Lankford joined News 9 to discuss the FBI's arrest of a 27-year-old Afghan national and his juvenile brother-in-law in Oklahoma City for allegedly planning a terrorist attack on Election Day on behalf of ISIS.

Sen. James Lankford Urges Vigilance Following Terror Threat Arrests In Oklahoma City

Oklahoma Lawmaker Reacts To Election Day Attack Plot Arrest

News 9 Oklahoma leaders are commenting on the recent arrest of an Afghanistan citizen in Oklahoma who is accused of plotting an attack on Election Day.

Oklahoma Lawmaker Reacts To Election Day Attack Plot Arrest

News 9 Oklahoma leaders are commenting on the recent arrest of an Afghanistan citizen in Oklahoma who is accused of plotting an attack on Election Day.

View More Stories