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Abdulbari Alkotf
Missing Person · Open
ABDULBARI ALKOTF
Abdulbari Alkotf, an American citizen working for the Sam Ban Noah of America Organization, was taken from his home in Sana'a, Yemen in August 2018 by armed men. He has not been heard from since his disappearance but is believed to still be in Yemen. The FBI is seeking information regarding his whereabouts.
Sana'a, Yemen
🏛️ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Case Summary
Abdulbari Alkotf, an American citizen working for the Sam Ban Noah of America Organization, was taken from his home in Sana'a, Yemen in August 2018 by armed men. He has not been heard from since his disappearance but is believed to still be in Yemen. The FBI is seeking information regarding his whereabouts.
Timeline of Events
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August 2018
Abduction from home
Abdulbari Alkotf was taken from his home in Sana'a, Yemen by armed men and allegedly detained.
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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suspect
Lead #1Armed men who allegedly abducted Abdulbari Alkotf
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person
Lead #2Abdulbari Alkotf - American citizen, born 1963, worked for Sam Ban Noah of America Organization
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Lead #3Believed to still be in Yemen as of the case file date
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Case Information
Case Type:
Missing Person
Status:
Open
Case Number:168
Started:August 1, 2018
Last Updated:April 25, 2026
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