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 remained active in terrorist networks since 2001?
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evidence
Lead #2What specific role did Al Ghamdi play in planning or supporting the September 11 attacks?
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location
Lead #3Which Al Qaeda guesthouses near Kabul did Al Ghamdi operate and who else was involved in their management?
Hamza Al Ghamdi, a Saudi Arabian national and Al Qaeda member, is wanted for questioning in connection with his role as a trusted associate of Usama bin Laden and his involvement in terrorist activities leading up to the September 11, 2001 attacks. Al Ghamdi allegedly managed bin Laden's security detail and operated Al Qaeda guesthouses near Kabul, Afghanistan, while also collaborating with senior Al Qaeda leader Ayman Al-Zawahiri. Despite a $5 million reward offered by the U.S. Department of State, his current whereabouts remain unknown, and investigators seek any information about his activities, associates, or location.
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#315
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); U.S. Department of State Rewards for Justice Program
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person
Lead #4What is the nature of Al Ghamdi's working relationship with Ayman Al-Zawahiri and other senior Al Qaeda leaders?
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contact
Lead #5Who are known associates and contacts of Al Ghamdi that could provide leads on his whereabouts?
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Source Narrative
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
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2001-09-11
September 11, 2001 attacks
Events leading up to the attacks; Al Ghamdi served as trusted associate managing bin Laden's security detail
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 1965
Last Updated:July 23, 2026
Up to $5 Reward
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 1965
Last Updated:July 23, 2026
Up to $5 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case