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Hamza Al Ghamdi

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Hamza Al Ghamdi

Case
#315
SourceFBI WantedUpdated Mar 15, 2026
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), New York Field Office
Cold Case · Open
25 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 #1

What is Al Ghamdi's current location and has he maintained contact with remaining Al Qaeda operatives?

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evidence
Lead #2

What specific role did Al Ghamdi play in planning or supporting the September 11, 2001 attacks?

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location
Lead #3

Are the Al Qaeda guesthouses near Kabul still operational and have they been used to shelter other wanted operatives?

Hamza Al Ghamdi, a Saudi Arabian citizen 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 pre-9/11 planning and operations. Al Ghamdi allegedly managed bin Laden's security detail, operated Al Qaeda guesthouses near Kabul, and participated in armed jihad across Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Despite a $5 million reward, his current whereabouts remain unknown, and any credible information about his location or activities could be critical to national security investigations.

Case
#315
SourceFBI WantedUpdated Mar 15, 2026
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), New York Field Office

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More leads to consider

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person
Lead #4

What is the nature of Al Ghamdi's ongoing relationship with Ayman Al-Zawahiri's successor and current Al Qaeda leadership?

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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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2001-09-11

9/11 Attacks

During events leading up to the September 11, 2001 attacks, Al Ghamdi was one of Usama bin Laden's most trusted associates managing his security detail

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Case Information

Incident:September 11, 2001
Last Updated:September 10, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:September 11, 2001
Last Updated:September 10, 2026

Up to $5 Reward

For information leading to the resolution of this case