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Abd al Rahman al Maghrebi (wanted suspect)
Cold Case · Open - Wanted for Questioning
ABD AL RAHMAN AL MAGHREBI
Abd al Rahman al Maghrebi, a Moroccan-born Al Qaeda senior leader, is wanted for questioning in connection with his membership in the terrorist organization. He studied software programming in Germany before managing Al Sahab, Al Qaeda's primary media wing, in Afghanistan. Following September 11, 2001, he fled to Iran and possibly travels between Iran and Pakistan. A $7 million reward is offered for information leading to his location.
Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan
🏛️ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), United States Department of State
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Case Summary
Abd al Rahman al Maghrebi, a Moroccan-born Al Qaeda senior leader, is wanted for questioning in connection with his membership in the terrorist organization. He studied software programming in Germany before managing Al Sahab, Al Qaeda's primary media wing, in Afghanistan. Following September 11, 2001, he fled to Iran and possibly travels between Iran and Pakistan. A $7 million reward is offered for information leading to his location.
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
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2001-09-11
September 11 Attacks and Escape
Following the events of September 11, 2001, al Maghrebi fled to Iran
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2001-09-11
Designation as Senior Al Qaeda Leader
Designated by the United States Government as a senior leader of Al Qaeda
Key Locations
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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suspect
Lead #1Abd al Rahman al Maghrebi - Moroccan national, senior Al Qaeda leader, manager of Al Sahab media wing
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evidence
Lead #2Software programming expertise and management of Al Qaeda's primary media operations
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location
Lead #3Fled to Iran after September 11, 2001; possibly travels between Iran and Pakistan
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person
Lead #4Son-in-law of Ayman al-Zawahiri, current Al Qaeda leader
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clue
Lead #5May have facial hair including beard and mustache; associated with Morocco, Germany, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Iran
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Case Information
Case Type:
Cold Case
Status:
Open - Wanted for Questioning
Case Number:396
Started:Invalid Date
Last Updated:April 26, 2026
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