The person at the center of this case
Abd al Rahman al Maghrebi (wanted person)
Cold Case · Open
24 years waiting · since 2001
ABD AL RAHMAN AL MAGHREBI
Justice for Abd al Rahman al Maghrebi (wanted person) — the trail went cold in 2001, but the truth hasn't.
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suspect
Lead #1Why has Al Maghrebi remained unlocated despite a $7 million reward and international manhunt for over two decades?
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evidence
Lead #2What specific media operations and propaganda materials did Al Sahab produce under Al Maghrebi's management?
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location
Lead #3What is the significance of his reported travel pattern between Iran and Pakistan, and where might he be hiding?
Abd al Rahman al Maghrebi, a Moroccan national and senior Al Qaeda leader, is wanted for questioning in connection with his role managing Al Sahab, the organization's primary media wing. Following the September 11, 2001 attacks, he fled to Iran and is believed to travel between Iran and Pakistan. Despite a $7 million reward offer, his current location and activities remain unknown, making him a significant person of interest in ongoing counterterrorism investigations.
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#396
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), United States Department of State
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person
Lead #4As the son-in-law of current Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, what is his current role in the organization's leadership?
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contact
Lead #5Who were his associates and handlers in Germany, Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan who might provide leads to his whereabouts?
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Source Narrative
Abd al Rahman al Maghrebi, a Moroccan born national, is wanted for questioning in connection with his membership in Al Qaeda, an organization known for committing acts of terrorism against the United States. Al Maghrebi reportedly studied software programming in Germany before travelling to Afghanistan where he was selected to manage Al Sahab, Al Qaeda’s primary media wing.
Following the events of September 11, 2001, Al Maghrebi fled to Iran and possibly travels between Iran and Pakistan. Al Maghrebi has been designated by the United States Government as a senior leader of Al Qaeda.
Remarks: Al Maghrebi may have facial hair to include a beard and mustache. He can be associated with the following countries: Morocco, Germany, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Iran.
Timeline of Events
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1970-1971
Approximate birth year
Abd al Rahman al Maghrebi was born approximately between 1970 and 1971 in Morocco
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1990s
Software programming studies
Al Maghrebi studied software programming in Germany before traveling to Afghanistan
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2000-2001
Al Qaeda media operations
Selected to manage Al Sahab, Al Qaeda's primary media wing in Afghanistan
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2001-09-11
September 11 attacks
Following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Al Maghrebi fled to Iran
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2001-09-11
Fled to Iran
After 9/11, Al Maghrebi fled to Iran and possibly travels between Iran and Pakistan
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Last Updated:May 10, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:Invalid Date
Last Updated:May 10, 2026
Up to $7 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case