FBI Charges Oklahoma Man with Nationwide Hoax Mailings Targeting Election Officials
Robin Patrick Martin, an Oklahoma resident, faces federal charges for sending over 700 letters containing non-toxic white powder to public officials and media outlets ahead of the 2024 and 2026 elections. The envelopes, which included UV-reactive ink messages and threats of treason arrests, prompted nationwide evacuations and hazmat responses. Authorities identified the powder as yeast or flour, and Martin was arrested on Monday for conveying a hoax and mailing threatening communications.