The person at the center of this case
Mahmood Shah Habibi
Missing Person · Open - Unsolved
MAHMOOD SHAH HABIBI
Mahmood Shah Habibi, Afghanistan's former director of civil aviation, was taken from his vehicle near his home in Kabul on August 10, 2022. He was allegedly detained by the Taliban's General Directorate of Intelligence along with his driver and 29 employees of Asia Consultancy Group. All except Habibi and one other have been released. He has not been heard from since his arrest.
Kabul, Afghanistan
🏛️ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Case Summary
Mahmood Shah Habibi, Afghanistan's former director of civil aviation, was taken from his vehicle near his home in Kabul on August 10, 2022. He was allegedly detained by the Taliban's General Directorate of Intelligence along with his driver and 29 employees of Asia Consultancy Group. All except Habibi and one other have been released. He has not been heard from since his arrest.
Timeline of Events
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August 10, 2022
Abduction from Vehicle
Mahmood Shah Habibi was taken from his vehicle near his home in Kabul City by Taliban's General Directorate of Intelligence
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August 10, 2022
Detention Reported
Habibi detained along with driver and 29 employees of Asia Consultancy Group; all others except Habibi and one other subsequently released
Key Locations
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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suspect
Lead #1Taliban's General Directorate of Intelligence
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person
Lead #2Habibi's driver - also detained, status unknown
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evidence
Lead #3No information provided by Taliban regarding whereabouts or condition
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contact
Lead #4Rewards for Justice Program offering up to $5 million for information
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clue
Lead #529 other detainees from Asia Consultancy Group have been released
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Case Information
Case Type:
Missing Person
Status:
Open - Unsolved
Case Number:199
Started:August 10, 2022
Last Updated:April 25, 2026
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