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crime-and-law1 day ago•120 min saved

FBI Thwarts ISIS-Linked Plot to Attack Mall of America During Hmong Arts Celebration

An 18-year-old U.S. citizen was arrested in Minnesota after federal prosecutors alleged he planned a mass-casualty attack at the Mall of America in support of ISIS. The suspect, Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud, was charged with receiving a firearm and ammunition for use in a federal crime of terrorism. Authorities say he identified the October 24 Hmong Arts Celebration as a target date, intending to kill 30 to 60 people. The arrest followed a months-long investigation involving an undercover FBI source and a controlled purchase of an AK-47-style rifle. Mohamud is scheduled to return to court on October 19 for a preliminary hearing.

via AP News|

#crime-and-law #fbi #isis

national-security1 day ago•8 min saved

FBI Thwarts ISIS-Linked Plot to Attack Mall of America During Hmong Arts Celebration

Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud, an 18-year-old U.S. citizen from Richfield, Minnesota, was arrested on October 6 after federal prosecutors alleged he planned a mass-casualty attack at the Mall of America. Authorities say he pledged allegiance to ISIS and targeted the October 24 Hmong Arts Celebration, intending to kill 30 to 60 people. The arrest followed a months-long investigation involving an undercover FBI source and a controlled purchase of an AK-47-style rifle.

via Fox News|

#fbi #isis #mall-of-america

crime-and-law2 days ago•4 min saved

FBI arrests 18-year-old in Richfield after alleged plot to attack Mall of America

Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud, an 18-year-old U.S. citizen, was arrested in Richfield, Minnesota, on October 6, 2026, after federal prosecutors alleged he planned a mass-casualty attack at the Mall of America. Authorities say he communicated with an FBI informant from December 2024 until his arrest, expressing allegiance to ISIS and intent to kill 30 to 60 people. Mohamud was charged with receiving a firearm and ammunition for use in a federal crime of terrorism. He was arrested during a controlled purchase of an AK-47 assault rifle, 200 rounds of ammunition, and four magazines. The suspect identified the October 24 Hmong Arts Celebration as a potential target date, citing the large crowd. His parents had declined to cooperate with FBI inquiries in May 2025 regarding his radicalization.

via CBS News|

#crime-and-law #fbi #isis

local-news2 days ago•31 min saved

Central Virginia schools clear after threat call deemed unsubstantiated

On October 7, 2026, seven educational facilities in Franklin County, Virginia, were placed on lockdown or hold-in-place status following a threat call targeting Franklin County High School. Local law enforcement and the FBI investigated the incident, which was ultimately deemed unsubstantiated. All students and staff were confirmed safe, and lockdowns were lifted by 1:00 PM.

via WSET|

#fbi #franklin-county #local-news

crime2 days ago•26 min saved

FBI Charges Washington Resident with Conspiracy for Aiding Canadian School Shooter

James Cody Bryant, a 30-year-old Washington state resident, was arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit murder in a foreign country for allegedly assisting Jesse Van Rootselaar, the 18-year-old shooter responsible for the February 2026 Tumbler Ridge massacre in British Columbia. Federal prosecutors allege Bryant provided tactical advice, funds, and livestreaming support over a six-month period, despite having the opportunity to report the plot to authorities. The shooting, which killed eight people including five students and a teacher, is now one of the deadliest in Canadian history. While the shooter used ChatGPT to plan aspects of the attack, this new charge focuses on the human accomplice who allegedly helped execute the plan.

via New York Post|

#conspiracy-to-murder #crime #fbi

crime2 days ago•7 min saved

FBI launches invasive forensic sweep of Philadelphia 'house of horrors' linked to seven missing women

FBI and Philadelphia police have launched an intensive, multi-day forensic search of a home in the Olney neighborhood, linked to the disappearances of seven women. Investigators are dismantling interior walls and removing items like glass vials and a vacuum cleaner to find evidence of 'wet cremation' or other crimes. The probe stems from the discovery of over one million digital files at the property, which was formerly owned by late pornographer Raymond Horsch. While five of the missing women are presumed dead, authorities are still determining which recovered footage depicts real crimes versus staged scenes.

via Fox News|

#crime #fbi #forensics

national-security2 days ago•4 min saved

FBI Arrests California Realtor for Alleged Chinese Surveillance of Taiwanese Official's Son

Wanying 'Heather' Zhang, a 34-year-old California realtor, was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport on October 4, 2026, for allegedly acting as an unregistered agent for the Chinese government. Federal prosecutors accuse her of surveilling Lai Ting-yu, the son of Taiwanese President Ching-Te Lai, in a Seattle suburb. Zhang faces charges for transmitting photos and license plate data to Chinese officials via WeChat. She was detained while attempting to board a flight to Shanghai.

via CBS News|

#chinese-espionage #fbi #foreign-agents-registration-act

technology2 days ago•397 min saved

FBI Blames Accenture Contractor for ShinyHunters Breach of Jobs Portal

The FBI attributes the recent breach of its jobs website to a contractor’s failure to install a critical security patch. Cyber-extortion group ShinyHunters claimed responsibility, alleging it stole 2-3 terabytes of data, including details on all FBI employees. The agency has removed the contractor, identified as working for Accenture, and arrested multiple suspects, including a leader detained in Jordan.

via NBC News|

#accenture #cybersecurity #fbi

us-news2 days ago•30 min saved

FBI arrests Irvine realtor at LAX for spying on Taiwanese president's son

Wanying 'Heather' Zhang, a 34-year-old Irvine realtor and USC graduate, was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport on October 4, 2026, for acting as an unregistered agent of the Chinese government. Federal authorities allege she surveilled Ting-Yu Lai, the son of Taiwanese President Ching-Te Lai, in Seattle in September 2025. Zhang was caught attempting to board a flight to Shanghai. The case highlights ongoing concerns about Chinese intelligence operations targeting U.S. persons with ties to Taiwan.

via New York Post|

#california #china #espionage

crime-and-public-safety2 days ago•30 min saved

Maryland bartender faces federal probe after alleged sexual act on Baltimore-to-Miami flight

A 46-year-old Maryland bartender, Katy Inzer, is under federal investigation after allegedly removing her pants and engaging in sexual acts during an American Airlines flight from Baltimore to Miami on September 11. She was arrested in Miami for intoxication and disorderly conduct, but the case was referred to the FBI due to federal jurisdiction over crimes committed in flight.

via KOMO|

#american-airlines #crime-and-public-safety #fbi

politics2 days ago•1 min saved

FBI Whistleblower Alleges White House Ordered Unconstitutional Probes of Anti-ICE Protesters

A former FBI intelligence analyst, Jill Fields, filed a whistleblower complaint alleging that the Trump administration ordered the FBI to investigate peaceful anti-ICE protesters in Los Angeles in violation of the First Amendment. Fields claims that President Trump and White House officials, including Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove and FBI Director Kash Patel, pressured the bureau to open probes after viewing a TikTok video of demonstrators. The Justice Department and White House denied the allegations, stating that investigations target violent acts and obstruction of law enforcement, which are not protected by the First Amendment. Senator Alex Padilla has demanded answers from the DOJ regarding the scope of these investigations.

via The Guardian|

#fbi #first-amendment #immigration

politics2 days ago•416 min saved

FBI Whistleblower Alleges White House Ordered Unconstitutional Probes of Anti-ICE Protesters

A former FBI analyst alleges the White House pressured the bureau to investigate peaceful anti-ICE protesters, violating First Amendment rights. The whistleblower claims agents were diverted from cartel cases to pursue these probes, leading to her resignation. The Justice Department denies the claims, asserting investigations targeted violent acts, while Senator Alex Padilla has demanded answers from agency leaders.

via NBC News|

#fbi #first-amendment #immigration

world-news3 days ago•30 min saved

Irvine realtor faces federal charges for spying on Taiwanese president's son

Wanying 'Heather' Zhang, a 34-year-old California realtor, was arrested at LAX on Oct. 4, 2026, for allegedly acting as an unregistered Chinese agent. She is accused of surveilling Ting-Yu Lai, son of Taiwan's president, in Seattle in Sept. 2025. Zhang appeared in LA court on Oct. 5, where proceedings were continued to Oct. 7. She faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted.

via New York Post|

#chinese-espionage #fbi #taiwan

cybersecurity3 days ago

FBI Blames Accenture Contractor for ShinyHunters Breach of Employee Data

The FBI has removed an Accenture contractor after a failure to apply a security patch allowed the ShinyHunters hacking group to breach the bureau's job portal. The incident exposed sensitive personal data of nearly all FBI employees and over 8,000 local law enforcement officials. While the FBI attributes the breach to a third-party platform failure, internal sources describe it as an act of incompetence involving misconfigured internet-facing systems.

via The Hacker News|

#accenture #cybersecurity #data-breach

politics3 days ago•211 min saved

Whistleblower Alleges Trump Ordered FBI to Investigate Protesters Based on TikTok

A former FBI analyst claims the White House pressured the bureau to open preliminary investigations into anti-ICE protesters in Southern California based on a TikTok video, violating First Amendment protections. The whistleblower, Jill Fields, stated that FBI Director Kash Patel conveyed the president's anger and desire for arrests after seeing demonstrators using bullhorns. The Justice Department and White House denied the allegations, asserting that the investigations targeted violent acts and obstruction of law enforcement, which are not protected by the First Amendment. Fields reported that she faced retaliation, including being stripped of her team, leading to her resignation. Democratic Senator Alex Padilla has questioned the DOJ regarding the scope of these investigations.

via CNN|

#doj #fbi #first-amendment