The person at the center of this case
Abd al Rahman al Maghrebi
Cold Case · Open - Wanted for Questioning
24 years waiting · since 2001
ABD AL RAHMAN AL MAGHREBI
Justice for Abd al Rahman al Maghrebi — the trail went cold in 2001, but the truth hasn't.
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suspect
Lead #1Why was al Maghrebi specifically selected to manage Al Qaeda's media operations, and what strategic role did he play in the organization's communications?
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location
Lead #2What evidence exists of his movements between Iran and Pakistan, and are there any confirmed sightings or intelligence reports?
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Lead #3Who are his known associates and family connections, particularly his relationship to current Al Qaeda leadership Ayman al-Zawahiri?
Abd al Rahman al Maghrebi, a Moroccan-born Al Qaeda senior leader, fled to Iran following the September 11, 2001 attacks after managing Al Sahab, the terrorist organization's primary media wing. He is believed to be traveling between Iran and Pakistan, and his current whereabouts remain unknown despite a $7 million reward for information leading to his location. The case remains active as U.S. authorities seek to apprehend him for questioning regarding his membership in and leadership role within Al Qaeda.
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Lead #4Has his appearance changed significantly since 2001, and how reliable are the current photographs used in the wanted notice?
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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 Date
Abd al Rahman al Maghrebi born in Morocco
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Software Programming Studies
Studied software programming in Germany
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Afghanistan Assignment
Traveled to Afghanistan and selected to manage Al Sahab, Al Qaeda's primary media wing
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2001-09-11
Post-9/11 Flight
Following the September 11, 2001 attacks, al Maghrebi fled to Iran
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Case Information
Incident:Invalid Date
Last Updated:September 9, 2026
Up to $7 Reward
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Case Information
Incident:Invalid Date
Last Updated:September 9, 2026
Up to $7 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case