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United States Government / Arms Control Violation
Violent Crime · Open - Fugitive at Large
10 years waiting · since 2016
GEORGE NAKHLE AJALTOUNI
Justice for United States Government / Arms Control Violation — the trail went cold in 2016, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1What was Ajaltouni's motive and who was the end-user or buyer of these firearms in Lebanon?
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evidence
Lead #2How many firearms were successfully smuggled, and what is the total value of weapons that reached Lebanon?
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person
Lead #3What is the nature of Ajaltouni's association with co-conspirator Nakhle Nader, and are they operating together abroad?
George Nakhle Ajaltouni is wanted for allegedly orchestrating a multi-year firearms smuggling operation from 2011 to 2014, purchasing guns at Ohio shows and concealing them in vehicle compartments for shipment to Lebanon. Federal charges include conspiracy to smuggle firearms, illegal arms exports, and unlicensed dealing; he was also charged with naturalization fraud in 2018 for obtaining U.S. citizenship fraudulently in 2009. Ajaltouni is believed to be residing in Lebanon and may travel to Cyprus and France, making his apprehension a matter of international concern.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) / United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
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Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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location
Lead #4Why did Ajaltouni choose Cyprus and France as potential travel destinations, and does he have established networks there?
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contact
Lead #5Has Ajaltouni made contact with U.S. authorities or attempted to negotiate since fleeing to Lebanon?
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Source Narrative
Conspiracy to Commit Smuggling Goods from the United States and Illegal Shipment of Firearms; Smuggling Goods from the United States; Unlawful Delivery of Firearms to Common Carrier; Violation of Control of Arms Exports and Imports; Unlicensed Dealing in Firearms; Naturalization Fraud Caution: George Nakhle Ajaltouni is wanted for his alleged participation in a conspiracy to smuggle and illegally ship large quantities of firearms hidden in compartments inside vehicles from the United States to Lebanon from May of 2011 to September of 2014. Over the course of multiple years, Ajaltouni purchased pistols and rifles in cash at various gun shows and from private individuals in Ohio.
After accumulating a large quantity of firearms, Ajaltouni would then purchase a used vehicle. Ajaltouni would take the vehicle apart and allegedly hide firearms inside the doors and body panels of the vehicle.
The vehicles were then shipped from the United States to Beirut, Lebanon. Once the vehicle arrived in Lebanon, the firearms were removed from the vehicle and the vehicle was sold for profit.
On March 29, 2016, a federal arrest warrant was issued for Ajaltouni in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, Cleveland, Ohio, after he was charged with Conspiracy to Commit Smuggling Goods from the United States and Illegal Shipment of Firearms; Smuggling Goods from the United States; Unlawful Delivery of Firearms to Common Carrier; Violation of Control of Arms Exports and Imports; and Unlicensed Dealing in Firearms. In a separate matter, a federal arrest warrant was issued for Ajaltouni on November 9, 2018, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, Cleveland, Ohio, after he was charged with Naturalization Fraud for allegedly obtaining naturalization and citizenship in 2009 that he was not entitled to or eligible to receive.
Remarks: Ajaltouni resides in Lebanon. He may travel to Cyprus and France.
He is known to speak Arabic, English and French. He is an avid volleyball player.
Ajaltouni is associates with Nakhle Nader , who is also wanted by the FBI.
Timeline of Events
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2011-05
Smuggling Operation Begins
Ajaltouni begins purchasing firearms in cash at gun shows and from private individuals in Ohio
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2014-09
Smuggling Operation Ends
The firearms smuggling conspiracy concludes after multiple years of activity
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2016-03-29
Federal Arrest Warrant Issued
Warrant issued in U.S. District Court for Northern District of Ohio for smuggling and firearms charges
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2018-11-09
Additional Warrant for Naturalization Fraud
Second federal warrant issued for fraudulent citizenship obtained in 2009
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Case Information
Incident:May 1, 2011
Last Updated:June 15, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 1, 2011
Last Updated:June 15, 2026