Anonymous ID: 69c205 Oct. 1, 2026, 5:47 p.m. No.25096632   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>6712 >>6767 >>6908 >>7115 >>7267

A Richland, Washington, man who worked for the U.S. Department of Energy has been arrested and charged in federal court with attempting to provide material support or resources to the Houthis, a designated foreign terrorist organization.

 

https://x.com/CBS2Boise/status/2105776542085165240

 

https://idahonews.com/news/local/richland-doe-worker-arrested-on-federal-charge-of-aiding-houthi-terror-group

 

 

BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — A Richland, Washington, man who worked for the U.S. Department of Energy has been arrested and charged in federal court with attempting to provide material support or resources to the Houthis, a designated foreign terrorist organization.

 

Ashton Hamed Ellaboudy, 51, was arrested this morning. He is scheduled to make an initial appearance before a federal magistrate judge on Oct. 2 at 11 a.m. in Richland.

 

“As alleged, a U.S. government employee traveled overseas and used his specialized expertise in an attempt to aid the Houthis, a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization backed by Iran,” Assistant Attorney General for National Security John A. Eisenberg said. “Additionally, Ellaboudy acquired materials for the construction of explosive material and drones capable of delivering these explosives. These allegations are so deeply disturbing that they almost defy imagination.”

 

“This individual allegedly betrayed the U.S. and attempted to aid the Houthis, a designated foreign terrorist organization, but thanks to the work of the men and women of the FBI, his actions were detected and he is now in custody,” said Jarod Brown, assistant director of the FBI’s Counterterrorism Division. “According to the criminal complaint, Ellaboudy tried to assist the terrorist group improve its communications capabilities, he purchased materials for homemade explosives and drones, and he traveled to Yemen where the Houthis control the capital city. Preventing terrorism and protecting the U.S. homeland is a vital part of the FBI’s mission. We will use all our resources and work closely with our partners to identify and stop anyone planning to commit acts of terrorism or to help terrorist organizations.”

 

According to court records, Ellaboudy came to the attention of the FBI after investigators received information that he had purchased precursor chemicals, components and other materials commonly used to build homemade explosive devices. Investigators also determined he purchased parts used for the construction of drones and remotely operated aerial systems………