The person at the center of this case
Hamza Al Ghamdi
Cold Case · Open - Wanted for Questioning
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 operational status within Al Qaeda or successor organizations?
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evidence
Lead #2What specific role did Al Ghamdi play in pre-9/11 planning and coordination at the Kabul guesthouses?
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contact
Lead #3Who were Al Ghamdi's direct associates and subordinates in Al Qaeda's security apparatus?
Hamza Al Ghamdi, a Saudi Arabian citizen and senior Al Qaeda operative, is wanted for questioning in connection with his role managing Usama bin Laden's security detail and operating Al Qaeda guesthouses near Kabul in the lead-up to the September 11, 2001 attacks. His current whereabouts remain unknown, and he has evaded capture for over two decades despite being one of the FBI's most-wanted terrorism suspects. A $5 million reward is offered for information leading to his apprehension, making this case critical to understanding Al Qaeda's operational structure and pre-9/11 planning.
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#315
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - New York Field Office
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More leads to consider
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location
Lead #4Are the Al Qaeda guesthouses near Kabul still operational, and can they provide leads to Al Ghamdi's network?
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person
Lead #5What was the nature of Al Ghamdi's working relationship with deceased Al Qaeda leader Ayman Al-Zawahiri?
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Official wording
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 date of birth
Hamza Al Ghamdi born approximately 1965 in Saudi Arabia
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2001-09-11
September 11, 2001 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 and operating Al Qaeda guesthouses near Kabul
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 1965
Last Updated:September 10, 2026
Up to $5 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 1965
Last Updated:September 10, 2026
Up to $5 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case