Afghan Evacuee Charged with Threatening Terror Attack Amid Concerns Over Vetting Processes

Afghan Evacuee Charged with Threatening Terror Attack Amid Concerns Over Vetting Processes

An Afghan national, who arrived during the controversial Kabul evacuation effort, faces federal charges related to alleged plans for a terror attack against civilians. The individual, identified as Mohammad Dawood Alokozay, age 30, currently resides in Fort Worth, Texas.

Last week, Alokozay was initially charged at the state level for making a terrorist threat. However, the case escalated when federal authorities intervened. On Tuesday, U.S. Attorney Ryan Raybould for the Northern District of Texas announced that Alokozay now faces serious federal charges.

Details of the Federal Charges

Raybould revealed that Alokozay is accused of threatening to engage in violent acts, including constructing a bomb and conducting a suicide attack targeting Americans and others. The charges also include transmitting a threatening communication across state lines. Authorities based these charges on disturbing content shared on social media.

Alokozay allegedly posted a video featuring Arabic lettering, in which he was seen angrily gesturing and conversing in Dari, a language widely spoken in Afghanistan. During this video call, he was reportedly talking with two other males.

Background on Alokozay’s Arrival in the U.S.

According to the Department of Homeland Security, Alokozay arrived in the U.S. as part of Operation Allies Welcome, an initiative set up under the Biden administration aimed at resettling Afghans after the U.S. military withdrawal in August 2021. He became a lawful permanent resident in September 2022.

Ongoing Investigations and Security Concerns

The alarming case of Alokozay follows recent incidents raising questions about the vetting of Afghan evacuees. Just days prior to the announcement of these charges, President Donald Trump and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Joseph Edlow called for a thorough investigation into the vetting processes associated with green cards issued to individuals from specific regions.

This inquiry gained momentum after another Afghan evacuee, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, was accused of a shooting incident involving two West Virginia National Guardsmen in Washington, D.C.

Threats to Civilians Reported

According to the indictment, Alokozay explicitly threatened to carry out a suicide attack against the participants of his video call. He referred to