The person at the center of this case
Hamza Al Ghamdi
Cold Case · Open
24 years waiting · since 2001
HAMZA AL GHAMDI
Justice for Hamza Al Ghamdi — the trail went cold in 2001, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1What is Al Ghamdi's current location and has he maintained contact with remaining Al Qaeda operatives?
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Lead #2What specific role did Al Ghamdi play in pre-9/11 planning and operations?
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location
Lead #3Are the Al Qaeda guesthouses near Kabul still operational or have they been dismantled?
Hamza Al Ghamdi, a Saudi Arabian citizen and senior Al Qaeda operative, is wanted for questioning in connection with his role as a trusted associate of Usama bin Laden and his involvement in terrorist activities against the United States. Before the September 11, 2001 attacks, Al Ghamdi managed bin Laden's security detail and operated Al Qaeda guesthouses near Kabul, Afghanistan. Despite a $5 million reward, his current whereabouts remain unknown and he remains a priority for the FBI's New York field office.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - New York Field Office
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Lead #4What is the nature of Al Ghamdi's relationship with deceased leader Ayman Al-Zawahiri and other senior operatives?
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Hamza Al Ghamdi, a citizen of Saudi Arabia, is wanted for questioning in connection with his membership in Al Qaeda, an organization known to be responsible for committing acts of terrorism against the United States. Al Ghamdi has allegedly participated in armed jihad in various conflict areas, to include Afghanistan and Tajikistan.
During events leading up to the attacks on September 11, 2001, Al Ghamdi was one of Usama bin Laden's most trusted associates who was chosen to manage his security detail. Al Ghamdi also allegedly operated Al Qaeda guesthouses near Kabul, Afghanistan.
He also worked with deceased senior Al Qaeda leader Ayman Al-Zawahiri.
Timeline of Events
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1965
Approximate birth year
Hamza Al Ghamdi born approximately 1965 in Saudi Arabia
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2001-09-11
September 11 attacks
During events leading up to the 9/11 attacks, Al Ghamdi was one of bin Laden's most trusted associates managing his security detail
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 1965
Last Updated:June 7, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 1965
Last Updated:June 7, 2026
Up to $5 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case