The person at the center of this case
Abd al Rahman al Maghrebi (wanted person)
Cold Case · Open
25 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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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Why has al Maghrebi evaded capture for over 20 years despite a $7 million reward and international manhunt?
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evidence
Lead #2What specific role did al Maghrebi play in Al Qaeda's media operations and propaganda distribution?
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contact
Lead #3Is al Maghrebi still actively involved in Al Qaeda operations, or has he gone dormant?
Abd al Rahman al Maghrebi, a Moroccan national and senior Al Qaeda leader, is wanted for questioning regarding his membership in the terrorist organization and his role managing Al Sahab, Al Qaeda's media wing. Following the September 11, 2001 attacks, he fled to Iran and is believed to travel between Iran and Pakistan, evading capture for over two decades. Despite a $7 million reward, his current whereabouts remain unknown, making any credible information about his location critical to U.S. counterterrorism efforts.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and U.S. Department of State
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location
Lead #4What are his exact movements and safe houses between Iran and Pakistan?
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person
Lead #5What is his current relationship with Al Qaeda leadership, particularly with Ayman al-Zawahiri?
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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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Before 2001
Software Programming Education
Studied software programming in Germany
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Before 2001
Afghanistan Assignment
Traveled to Afghanistan and was 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, fled to Iran
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2001-09-11
Wanted for Questioning
Designated as senior leader of Al Qaeda and wanted in connection with terrorist organization membership
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Last Updated:October 21, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:Invalid Date
Last Updated:October 21, 2026
Up to $7 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case