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Abdulbari Alkotf

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Abdulbari Alkotf

Case
#168
SourceFBI WantedUpdated Mar 15, 2026
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Missing Person ยท Open
222 days waiting

ABDULBARI ALKOTF

Justice for Abdulbari Alkotf โ€” 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 #1

Who were the armed men who took Alkotf from his home, and what was their motive?

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person
Lead #2

What was Alkotf's role at the Sam Ban Noah of America Organization and could it be connected to his disappearance?

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location
Lead #3

Where in Yemen is Alkotf believed to be detained, and are there any known holding locations?

Abdulbari Alkotf, an American employee of 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, though authorities believe he remains in Yemen. The case remains active with a $5 million reward offered for information leading to his location and safe return.

Case
#168
SourceFBI WantedUpdated Mar 15, 2026
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

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Have there been any communications, demands, or proof-of-life messages since his August 2018 disappearance?

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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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2018-08-01

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:October 21, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:August 1, 2018
Last Updated:October 21, 2026

Up to $5 Reward

For information leading to the resolution of this case