The person at the center of this case
Abdulbari Alkotf
Missing Person · Open
131 days waiting
ABDULBARI ALKOTF
Justice for Abdulbari Alkotf — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Who were the armed men who took Alkotf from his home, and what was their motive?
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location
Lead #2Where in Yemen is Alkotf believed to be held, and has his location changed since 2018?
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person
Lead #3What was Alkotf's work with the Sam Ban Noah of America Organization, and could it be connected to his disappearance?
Abdulbari Alkotf, an American citizen working for the Sam Ban Noah of America Organization, disappeared in August 2018 after being taken from his home in Sana'a, Yemen by armed men. He has not been heard from since his abduction and is believed to remain in Yemen. The FBI and the U.S. Department of State are offering a reward of up to $5 million for information leading to his location and safe return.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Washington D.C. Field Office
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evidence
Lead #4Are there any communications, witnesses, or intelligence reports from Yemen that could confirm Alkotf's status or whereabouts?
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Source Narrative
August 2018 Sana'a, Yemen The Federal Bureau of Investigation is seeking information regarding the disappearance of Abdulbari Alkotf. In August of 2018, Alkotf was taken from his home in Sana'a, Yemen, and allegedly detained by armed men.
At the time of his disappearance, Alkotf worked for the Sam Ban Noah of America Organization. Alkotf has not been heard from since the time of his disappearance, but he is still believed to be in Yemen.
Timeline of Events
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2018-08
Abduction from Home
Abdulbari Alkotf was taken from his home in Sana'a, Yemen by armed men and allegedly detained. He worked for the Sam Ban Noah of America Organization at the time.
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Case Information
Incident:August 1, 2018
Last Updated:July 24, 2026
Up to $5 Reward
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Case Information
Incident:August 1, 2018
Last Updated:July 24, 2026
Up to $5 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case