The person at the center of this case
Abd al Rahman al Maghrebi (wanted for questioning)
Cold Case · Open - Wanted for Questioning
25 years waiting · since 2001
ABD AL RAHMAN AL MAGHREBI
Justice for Abd al Rahman al Maghrebi (wanted for questioning) — the trail went cold in 2001, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Why was al Maghrebi specifically selected to manage Al Qaeda's media operations, and what technical expertise made him valuable to the organization?
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location
Lead #2What specific locations in Iran and Pakistan has al Maghrebi been linked to, and who may be harboring him?
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contact
Lead #3Who are al Maghrebi's known associates and family members that could provide leads on his current whereabouts?
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 remains at large, believed to travel between Iran and Pakistan, with a $7 million reward offered for information leading to his location. His current whereabouts and activities remain unknown, making him a continuing subject of international counterterrorism investigation.
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#396
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), United States Department of State
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evidence
Lead #4What media content or propaganda did al Sahab produce under al Maghrebi's management that could help identify his operational methods?
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person
Lead #5As the son-in-law of current Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, what role does he continue to play in the organization's structure?
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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
Birth
Born in Morocco, approximately 1970-1971
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2001
Software Programming Studies
Studied software programming in Germany before traveling to Afghanistan
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2001
Al Sahab Management
Selected to manage Al Sahab, Al Qaeda's primary media wing in Afghanistan
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2001-09-11
Post-9/11 Flight
Following September 11, 2001 attacks, fled to Iran and possibly travels between Iran and Pakistan
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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
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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