The person at the center of this case
17 American sailors aboard USS Cole
Cold Case · Open
ABDULLAH AL-RIMI
Abdullah Al-Rimi is wanted for questioning in connection with the October 12, 2000, bombing of the USS Cole in Aden, Yemen, which killed 17 American sailors. He is believed to be residing in Yemen and should be considered armed and dangerous. The FBI seeks information on his whereabouts and involvement in the attack.
Aden, Yemen
🏛️ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - New York Field Office
Case Summary
Abdullah Al-Rimi is wanted for questioning in connection with the October 12, 2000, bombing of the USS Cole in Aden, Yemen, which killed 17 American sailors. He is believed to be residing in Yemen and should be considered armed and dangerous. The FBI seeks information on his whereabouts and involvement in the attack.
Timeline of Events
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2000-10-12
USS Cole Bombing
Bombing of USS Cole in Aden Harbor, Yemen resulting in 17 American sailors killed
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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suspect
Lead #1Abdullah Al-Rimi wanted for questioning in USS Cole bombing
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evidence
Lead #2Connection to October 12, 2000 USS Cole attack in Aden
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location
Lead #3Suspect believed to be residing in Yemen
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Case Information
Case Type:
Cold Case
Status:
Open
Case Number:298
Started:October 12, 2000
Last Updated:April 26, 2026